Spitting contest?

Answer:

RAP BATTLE

Hint:

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Explanation:

This clue plays on the idea of a "spitting contest," which literally sounds like people competing to spit the farthest. But in hip-hop culture, "spitting" refers to rapping, especially delivering fast, clever lyrics. So a "spitting contest" is actually a rap battle, where two MCs trade insults and show off their skills. The wordplay hinges on the double meaning of "spitting.

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A question mark usually flags wordplay or a non-literal reading. Expect a pun, a twist, or a definition that's one step removed from the surface meaning.

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