noun, gerund/present participle
cuspe, cuspo, cuspida
1. The act of forcefully expelling saliva from the mouth
Spitting on the sidewalk is considered rude and unhygienic.
Cuspir na calçada é considerado rude e anti-higiênico.
2. The action of a fire or cooking oil making short explosive sounds
The bacon was spitting in the hot pan.
O bacon estava cuspindo na panela quente.
3. Speaking or uttering words in an angry or aggressive manner
He was spitting angry words at his opponent.
Ele estava cuspindo palavras de raiva para seu oponente.
4. In hip-hop culture, delivering rap lyrics or verses
The rapper was spitting fire on stage.
O rapper estava cuspindo fogo no palco.
In Brazilian and American culture, spitting is generally considered disrespectful and unhygienic in public spaces. However, in hip-hop and rap culture, particularly in the USA and increasingly in Brazil, 'spitting' has become slang for delivering impressive rap verses or lyrics with skill and intensity. The phrase 'spitting fire' is commonly used to praise a performer's delivery.
NYC Slang
spitting fire (delivering excellent rap/performance); also 'going off'
Related Idioms & Phrases
spitting image of someone (looking exactly like someone)
spitting fire (performing exceptionally well, especially in rap)
spitting venom (speaking hatefully or maliciously)
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