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spit take

The correct spelling is spit take.

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noun

Say it like: Spi-t t-ake

The correct spelling is spit take. A take (recorded performance), generally expressing surprise or disbelief, in which the actor in the act of drinking spits out the drink. For example: "When the wombat-riding chimp jumped onto the bar, Smith, who had been enjoying a beer, did a massive spit take."

Usage Examples

When the wombat-riding chimp jumped onto the bar, Smith, who had been enjoying a beer, did a massive spit take.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A take (recorded performance), generally expressing surprise or disbelief, in which the actor in the act of drinking spits out the drink.

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