Meaning & Definition of word "Vomit"

Vomit

/ˈvɒmɪt/

1. the matter that is expelled from the stomach.
- Example: The doctor examined the vomit to determine the cause of his illness.
2. a colloquial term for something considered unpleasant or repulsive.
- Example: The movie was so bad that it felt like a vomit of clichés and predictable plots.

1. to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
- Example: After feeling sick from the roller coaster, she had no choice but to vomit.
2. to discharge something forcefully.
- Example: He began to vomit words of frustration as he spoke about his problems.

Middle French 'vomir', from Latin 'vomere'

upchuck:

Slang for vomiting.

heaves:

Another slang term for vomiting.

toss one's cookies:

Informal expression meaning to vomit.

nausea:

A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.

retching:

The action of making the sound and movements of vomiting without actually expelling anything.

indigestion:

A condition characterized by difficulty in digesting food, which may lead to nausea and vomiting.

Meaning: Puke

Example Sentence: After the party, he couldn't stop puking.

Meaning: Launch

Example Sentence: After that ride, I felt like I was going to launch.