唾つば Common Noun English jmdict 1 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) saliva;spit;spittle 吐いた唾は飲めぬ。 A word, once out, flies everywhere.
唾をつけるつばをつける Expression Ichidan English jmdict 1 expressions (phrases Ichidan verb idiomatic expression word usually written using kana alone to call dibs;to establish a claim;to spit on (thus preventing others from taking it) Other forms 唾を付ける 【つばをつける】