spitter

1 of 2

noun (1)

spit·ter ˈspi-tər

: one that spits

spitter

2 of 2

noun (2)

: spitball sense 2

Example Sentences

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Noun

Perry was a brilliant pitcher with or without a spitter. —

Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2022 This week’s Style Invitational contest, Week 1445, isn’t as likely as some Invites to be a coffee-spitter. —

Washington Post, 15 July 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1908, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spitter was in the 14th century

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“Spitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spitter. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

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