spatten

Definitions of spatten
  1. verb
    spit up in an explosive manner
    synonyms: uitspugen, uitspuwen
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    type of:
    fluimen, hoesten, opgeven, ophoesten, rochelen
    discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth
  2. verb
    dash a liquid upon or against
    synonyms: bespatten, opspatten, plassen, plonzen, spetten, spetteren
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    types:
    baggeren, blubberen, ploeteren
    spill or splash copiously or clumsily
    type of:
    bedruipen, bedruppelen, bedruppen, strooien
    distribute loosely
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