Spitting or expectoration is the act of forcibly ejecting saliva or other substances from the mouth. It is usually considered rude and a social taboo in many parts of the world. It is possible to transmit infectious diseases in this way.

Spitting upon another person, especially onto the face, is a universal sign of anger, hatred or contempt. It can represent a "symbolical regurgitation" or an act of contamination. It can also be a device to bring good luck or ward off bad. 

The term spitting is also used to describe a type of soft rain, or the act of reciting premade lyrics (also known as "bars") by a rapper. This usage is colloquial and mainly used in the genres of rap, grime and hip hop.

It may be preceded by "hawking", forcing up phlegm from the upper respiratory tract, giving the ejected gob a more slimy consistency. 

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