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spit the dummy

The correct spelling is spit the dummy.

How to pronounce spit the dummy

verb

Say it like: Spi-t t-he -dum-mee

The correct spelling is spit the dummy. To overreact (as an adult) to a situation, in an angry and childish manner. For example: "He'll really spit the dummy when he hears that he's not going on that trip."

Usage Examples

He'll really spit the dummy when he hears that he's not going on that trip.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To overreact (as an adult) to a situation, in an angry and childish manner.

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