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English

swap spit

Meaning: To kiss passionately (slang).

Example: “The couple in the back row were swapping spit through the whole movie.”

Origin: A crude, humorous description of deep kissing. American slang from the late 20th century.

Equivalents in other languages

French: Rouler un patin Literally: To roll a skate

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