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"Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see spit, out."
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"ref": "1920, Sabine Baring-Gould, chapter XXII, in Mehalah: a story of the salt marshes",
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"To say reluctantly (see also spit it out)."
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"(transitive) To say reluctantly (see also spit it out)."
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"ref": "1983 April 23, Ruth Borenstein, “Alive! Dazzles”, in Gay Community News, page 11",
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"(transitive) To rap; to repeat verses passionately or intensely."
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"ref": "2017 September 19, Gwilym Mumford, “Kingsman: The Golden Circle review – spy sequel reaches new heights of skyscraping silliness”, in the Guardian",
"text": "But, crucially, the visual wit that made the original feel so bracingly fresh is maintained, not to mention its fondness for turning the Savile Row air blue – if you’ve ever hoped to witness Elton John spitting out four-letter words like a Gatling gun, all while wearing a remarkable feathered suit, then this might be the gonzo spy caper for you.",
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"To say scornfully."
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"(transitive) To say scornfully."
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