Spit and image

So alike that one is the “spit and image” of the other. The term is often stated, incorrectly, as the “spitting image”.

He takes after his father; he is the spit and image of him.

by Lawrence Wood September 18, 2019

spit and image

Exactly alike in appearance. For over a century the phrase "spitting image" has been more popular.

"Philip was the spit and image of the Prince of Wales" Sinclair Lewis, "It Can't Happen Here", 1935, Chapter 3, page 21.

by Blac Fantom April 15, 2020

Spitting image

Refers to objects that are highly alike, if not identical

Mary is the spitting image of her mother when she was young.

by Ragged Peter May 21, 2006

The spitting image

When a person uses the phrase ‘the spittin image’ they usal mean that something or someone looks exactly like them.

Jack you look The spitting image of you dad.

by That girl rubi November 5, 2018

Spitting image

Derived from the Southern vernacular, "Spirit and image". Meant as a compliment directed at the child of someone deceased.

He is the Spitting image, or more commonly, spittin image of his deceased father.

by h2opolo47619 May 11, 2009

Spitting Images

Spitting Images is a pop/rock quartet from Atlanta, GA consisting of Josh Ingram (Vocals, Bass, Piano), Robeen Dey (Vocals, Guitar), Alex Lafley (Guitar) and Pat Felder (Drums). The foursome melds piano driven hooks with crafty guitarmanship to create a sound which critics have called lush and refreshing. They recently released a 5-song EP entitled Lost On The Run.

"Spitting Images meshes rock, pop, personality."

by Bobby Ego November 16, 2007