spit wads
Wet paper missiles
Spit wads are small pieces of paper chewed into wet balls and typically launched through a straw or flicked at someone.
A classic instrument of classroom mischief: He spent detention for shooting spit wads at the teacher.
The term also applies to any small wad of moistened paper, whether weaponized or not.
- spitballMoistened paper projectile
- flickBrief, sharp motion
- strawTube for sipping
- blowgunBreath-propelled dart tube
- paperPressed pulp for writing
wet paper · pellet · wet · mash · toilet paper · aim · crumple · tissue · prank · napkin · projectile · sibling rivalry · gross out · detention · propel · chew · throws · ammunition
classroom behavior
spit wadshomework
Student assignments for outside class
raised hands · note-taking · good conduct · class participation · perfect attendance