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Synonyms of spittoon

6 similar words

Another word for spittoon is spit-cup. Other synonyms of spittoon are cuspidor and spitbox.

Synonyms and similar words for spittoon

nounA receptacle for spit (saliva); especially, one used by people using chewing tobacco or snuff.

  • cuspidorA spittoon.
  • goboonA receptacle for spit; a spittoon, a spitbox; a spit bucket.
  • pigdanA spittoon.
  • spitboxA spittoon.
  • spit bucketA bucket on a film set for the spitting out of food by actors during eating scenes.
  • spit-cupSynonym of spittoon.

Meaning of spittoon

  1. noun A receptacle for spit (saliva); especially, one used by people using chewing tobacco or snuff.

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Questions about synonyms of spittoon

What is another word for spittoon?
Spittoon has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as spit-cup, cuspidor and spitbox.
What does spittoon mean?
Spittoon means a receptacle for spit (saliva); especially, one used by people using chewing tobacco or snuff.

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