Spit the dummy
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LIKELY MEANING IN THIS CONTEXT
Primary slang meaning
Lose one's temper or react childishly.
EXAMPLE““Spit the dummy,” the speaker said in a casual Australian conversation.”
USED BYGeneral
POPULARITYCommon
SAFETYGenerally safe
CATEGORYAustralian, Expression
REGIONAustralia
TONECasual and context-dependent
ALSO WRITTEN AS
DETAILED EXPLANATION
Lose one's temper or react childishly. SlangCheck classifies this entry under Australian, Expression and records its main region as Australia. Usage can shift between communities, so the surrounding sentence and tone should be considered.
REGIONAL TREND SNAPSHOT
How current is “Spit the dummy”?
🌐Global
stable43/100 · checked 30 July 2026
🇺🇸United States
stable16/100 · checked 30 July 2026
🇦🇺Australia
stable90/100 · checked 30 July 2026
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EDITORIAL RESEARCH
Reviewed entry
Regional and community usage reviewed for the Stage 3 master batch.
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