# dummy spit

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The act of overreacting (as an adult) to a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated manner.

## Etymology
From when babies have tantrums, and spit out any dummy that they may be sucking.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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