Meaning & Definition of word "Puke"

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.