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verb

• used to describe an outburst of anger or tantrum (Dummy, pacifier - a rubber teat used by babies for suckling).

  He'll spit the dummy once he knows!

  Last edited on Jun 11 1999. Submitted by D.Besier from Sydney, NSW, Australia on Jun 11 1999.

verb

• incorrect version of spit game.

  Corey was spittin' the game to try to hook up with Shayna.

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  Last edited on Nov 26 2011. Submitted by Bill G. from Dayton, OH, USA on Jan 18 2002.

noun

• looking exactly the same.

  You're the spitting image of your brother.

  Last edited on Jul 25 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

origin

• Of several etymological theories, one is that the term is a corruption of an earlier term: "spit and image".

  Last edited on Aug 28 2011. Submitted by Anonymous on Aug 28 2011.

interjection

• so furiously angry about something or at someone that you will crash through anything that gets in your way; having a dishes throwing, furniture tossing temper tantrum; going on a rampage.

  When she found out that her husband was having an affair with his secretary, she showed up at his office spitting shingles and dragging fence.

  Last edited on Aug 21 2012. Submitted by WOLTX from Levelland, TX 79336, USA on Jul 21 2012.

noun

• a petty criminal who deals in stolen goods or counterfeit items. British term.

                                                                                                                                                                                         
  
  Citation from "Malcolm Turnbull's biggest mistake was joining the wrong party", Herald Sun, Eddie McGuire, November 29, 2009 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

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  • See more words with the same meaning: to sell stolen goods.

  Last edited on May 01 2013. Submitted by James Choucino from Blaby, Leicestershire, UK on Mar 30 2009.

• a well-dressed barrow / street dealer. Mainly in London, especially Petty Coat Lane. Normally a shyster selling a con to passersby.

  Last edited on May 01 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Dec 07 2009.

• a brotha a girl can call when her man ain't treating her right. 2. usually used for cheating. 3. pimp.

  Girl he ain't treating you right. Why don't you come over to my house I'll be your splackavellie.

  Last edited on May 18 2011. Submitted by NAS from TX, USA on Mar 12 1999.

verb

• see 'splain.

  Last edited on Jun 02 2010. Submitted by Buzz Mega from Burbank, CA, USA on May 28 2010.