Saliva vs. Gleek — What's the Difference?

Saliva (commonly referred to as spit) is an extracellular fluid produced and secreted by salivary glands in the mouth. In humans, saliva is 98% water plus electrolytes, mucus, white blood cells, epithelial cells (from which DNA can be extracted), enzymes (such as amylase and lipase), antimicrobial agents such as secretory IgA, and lysozymes.The enzymes found in saliva are essential in beginning the process of digestion of dietary starches and fats.

(uncountable) A once-popular game of cards played by three people.

Watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands, providing lubrication for chewing and swallowing, and aiding digestion.

(countable) Three of the same cards held in one hand; three of a kind.

The watery mixture of secretions from the salivary and oral mucous glands that lubricates chewed food, moistens the oral walls, and contains ptyalin.

A jest or scoff; trick or deception.

(physiology) A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.

An enticing glance or look.

The secretion from the salivary glands.

(informal) A stream of saliva from a person's mouth.

A clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches

(slang) A geek who is involved in a glee club, choir, or singing.

To ridicule, or mock; to make sport of.

To jest.

To pass time frivolously.

(informal) To discharge a long, thin stream of liquid (including saliva) through the teeth or from under the tongue, sometimes by pressing the tongue against the salivary glands.

A jest or scoff; a trick or deception.

An enticing look or glance.

A game at cards, once popular, played by three persons.

Three of the same cards held in the same hand; - hence, three of anything.

To make sport; to gibe; to sneer; to spend time idly.