spit feathers

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === spit feathers (third-person singular simple present spits feathers, present participle spitting feathers, simple past and past participle spat feathers or (US) spit feathers) (idiomatic) To feel very thirsty. (idiomatic) To feel very angry; to sputter angrily. ==== Usage notes ==== Often used in the present participial form: spitting feathers. ==== Synonyms ==== (to feel very thirsty): spit cotton (to feel very angry; to sputter angrily): spit nails