noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The action of expectorating, of ejecting phlegm or mucus from the throat or lungs by coughing, hawking, or spitting. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva) wordnet
3. 3
   That which is expectorated, as phlegm or mucus. uncountable, usually
4. 4
   the process of coughing up and spitting out wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

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