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spitball Definition and Meaning in English (spitball definition)

verb
Synonyms:brainstormideatepropose
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Spitball definition: To suggest an idea or plan informally and without much prior thought, often as a starting point for discussion.

Definitions of Spitball

  1. 1verb(informal)

    To suggest an idea or plan informally and without much prior thought, often as a starting point for discussion.

  2. 2noun(colloquial)

    A small, soft ball of chewed paper, often thrown as a prank.

Example Sentences

business

“Let's just spitball some ideas for the new marketing campaign.”

casual

“He spitballed a few concepts during the meeting.”

casual

“The teacher caught him throwing a spitball in class.”

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past tensespitballed
gerundspitballing

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Spitball definition: To suggest an idea or plan informally and without much prior thought, often as a starting point for discussion.
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'Spitball' translates to 'spitball' in English. Spitball definition: To suggest an idea or plan informally and without much prior thought, often as a starting point for discussion.
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