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.