spit take

See also: spit-take

English

Alternative forms

• spit-take

Noun

spit take (plural spit takes)

1. (acting) A take (recorded performance), generally expressing surprise or disbelief, in which the actor in the act of drinking spits out the drink.

   When the wombat-riding chimp jumped onto the bar, Smith, who had been enjoying a beer, did a massive spit take.