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spitter

1 American  
[spit-er] / ˈspɪt ər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that spits.

  2. Baseball. spitball.


spitter 2 American  
[spit-er] / ˈspɪt ər /

noun

  1. brocket.


Etymology

Origin of spitter1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at spit 1, -er 1

Origin of spitter2

First recorded in 1555–65; spit 2 + -er 1

Example Sentences

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The latest to do so is South Central spitter G Perico, who specializes in updating G-funk tropes and trademarks for a new generation.

From Washington Post • Apr. 12, 2023

But his name will always be synonymous with his “survival pitch,” the spitter.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2022

For many years Ford denied speculation that he threw a spitter or otherwise doctored the ball to make it move more and be tougher to hit.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2020

It turned out there was a second spitter — Roger McDowell.

From Washington Times • Nov. 19, 2019

I can handle Ty, though, because he’s not a big spitter.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead

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