ejecting saliva

[ɪˈdʒektɪŋ səˈlaɪvə]
verb phrase
expelindo saliva
1. the act of forcefully expelling saliva from the mouth
The llama was ejecting saliva at the tourists.
A lhama estava expelindo saliva nos turistas.
2. spitting or projecting saliva outward with force
He was ejecting saliva while speaking loudly.
Ele estava expelindo saliva enquanto falava alto.
The phrase is primarily used in medical, biological, or descriptive contexts rather than everyday conversation. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'cuspir' (to spit) is more commonly used in casual speech, while 'expelir saliva' is preferred in formal or scientific contexts. This phrase gained cultural relevance during discussions about disease transmission.
NYC Slang
spitting game or horking
Synonyms / Sinônimos
spittingexpelling salivaprojecting salivasalivating forcefullyspraying saliva
Antonyms / Antônimos
swallowingretaining salivakeeping saliva in

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expelindo saliva
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
cuspindo saliva
more colloquial, emphasizes the spitting action
São Paulo
expelindo saliva
formal usage preferred in business contexts
Portugal
expelindo saliva
similar to Brazilian usage; also 'cuspindo'

Related Words

salivaspitdroolmouthexpectoratephlegm

Related Idioms & Phrases

spitting image
spit it out
expectorate one's thoughts
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