spit up
When a baby brings a little bit of milk back up from its tummy after eating
Meanings
Of a baby, to bring up a small amount of milk or food after feeding
"She burped the baby gently after every feed to stop him spitting up."
Of an adult or older child, to eject a small amount of liquid (especially blood) from the mouth or throat
"He spat up blood after the fall and was rushed to hospital."
Predominantly used in North American English when describing infants regurgitating milk. The British equivalent is more often 'bring up' or 'posset.' Adults can also 'spit up' blood, though 'cough up' is more common in that context. The intransitive use ('the baby spat up') is very natural.
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