Meaning & Definition of word "Puke"
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Puke
/pjuːk/
noun:
- 1. vomit; the matter expelled from the stomach.
- Example: There was puke all over the sidewalk after the party.
- 2. something that is unpleasant or disgusting; an expression of disgust.
- Example: The movie was such a bore that it made me want to puke.
verb:
- 1. to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; to vomit.
- Example: He felt nauseous and had to run to the bathroom to puke.
- 2. to throw up; to regurgitate.
- Example: After eating the spoiled food, she couldn't help but puke.
- 3. to expel something (often used informally).
- Example: He decided to puke out the old clothes he no longer wore.
Etymology
Middle English 'puken', perhaps from an imitative origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
puke one's guts out:
To vomit a lot, often to the point of extreme discomfort.
puke and rally:
To vomit and then continue with an activity, often used in social contexts.
Related Words
nausea:
A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.
diarrhea:
An intestinal disorder characterized by the frequent passage of unformed stools.
Slang Meanings of puke
Meaning: To vomit, usually in informal contexts.
Example Sentence: I can't believe I got so drunk I ended up puking.
Meaning: To express strong dislike or disgust.
Example Sentence: That movie was so bad it made me puke.