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    Vomit

    /ˈvɒmɪt/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    the matter that is expelled from the stomach.
    The doctor examined the vomit to determine the cause of his illness.
    a colloquial term for something considered unpleasant or repulsive.
    The movie was so bad that it felt like a vomit of clichés and predictable plots.
    verb
    to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
    After feeling sick from the roller coaster, she had no choice but to vomit.
    to discharge something forcefully.
    He began to vomit words of frustration as he spoke about his problems.

    Etymology

    Middle French 'vomir', from Latin 'vomere'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    upchuck:
    Slang for vomiting.
    heaves:
    Another slang term for vomiting.
    toss one's cookies:
    Informal expression meaning to vomit.

    Related Words

    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.

    Slang Meanings

    Puke
    After the party, he couldn't stop puking.
    Launch
    After that ride, I felt like I was going to launch.