Learn English – Throwing bits of food out of the mouth

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Is there a simple verb to describe the act of accidentally (or not) throwing out of the mouth food bits, like it happens when someone is eating and talking at the same time?

For instance, if you were to complete the following phrase, what would you insert?

He _______ (on) my plate (whilst talking).

If there is no a single word verb, what is the most common way to say this in English?

Best Answer

Spray:

1 : to project spray or something resembling spray on or into · spray the table · spraying the wall with bullets

In your case:

He sprayed food onto my plate whilst talking.