Spilling

Pronunciation: /ˈspɪlɪŋ/

Spilling (noun)

  1. the act of accidentally letting liquid fall out of a container

Examples

  • The spilling of coffee stained the tablecloth.
  • There was a spilling of water on the kitchen floor.

Common collocations: spilling of milk, spilling of paint, spilling coffee, spilling drinks, spilling the beans

Spilling (verb)

  1. to accidentally let liquid flow out of a container
  2. to accidentally tell a secret or important information

Examples

  • She was spilling juice on the carpet.
  • He kept spilling water while pouring.

Synonyms of Spilling

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Spilling

  • when referring to keeping liquid inside