spittle
Plural: spittles
Noun
- Saliva; especially, that which is ejected from the mouth.
- a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
- Spit, usually frothy and of a milky coloration.
- Something frothy and white that resembles spit.
- Spit-up or drool of an infant.
- Alternative form of spital.
- A small sort of spade.
Verb
- To dig or stir with a small spade.
Examples
- He nearly generated SPITTLE from sheer concentration while playing Scrabble.
Origin / Etymology
Alteration of dialectal spattle (by association with spit (noun)), from Old English spātl, which is related to spǣtan (whence spit (verb)).
Scrabble Score: 9
spittle: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordspittle: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
spittle: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 11
spittle: valid Words With Friends Word