spit the dummy en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
Referring to a baby having a tantrum and spitting out its dummy.
Meanings
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(Australia, idiomatic, informal) To overreact (as an adult) to a situation, in an angry and childish manner.
He'll really spit the dummy when he hears that he's not going on that trip.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spit the dummy | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| spit the dummy | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| spits the dummy | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| spat the dummy | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| spat the dummy | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| spitting the dummy | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |
Relateds
dummy spit · hissy fit · have a cow