Meaning & Definition of word "Vomit"

Vomit

/ˈvɒmɪt/

noun:

  • 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.

verb:

  • 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.

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 of vomit

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.