spits the dummy

A form of spit the dummy — To overreact (as an adult) to a situation, in an angry and childish manner.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of spit the dummy
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spits the dummy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spits%20the%20dummy

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Chicago

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