spit- root words — words with the spit- root

The root spit- comes from Old English spittan, meaning to eject saliva. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including spittoon. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the spit- root

Explore words with spit- — words containing the spit- root and sharing its sense of "to eject saliva". Examples include spittoon. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does spit- mean?

The spit- root means to eject saliva, from Old English spittan. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.