spit take en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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A take (recorded performance), generally expressing surprise or disbelief, in which the actor in the act of drinking spits out the drink.
When the wombat-riding chimp jumped onto the bar, Smith, who had been enjoying a beer, did a massive spit take.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spit takes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| spit-take | alternative | lexicographic |