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