Barfing: meaning, definitions and examples

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barfing

 

[ หˆbษ‘หrfษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

intransitive

To vomit; to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

Synonyms

puke, throw up, vomit.

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Word Description / Examples
barfing

This is a slang term often used in casual or informal conversations, usually between friends or family.

  • I feel so sick, I was barfing all night.
  • The smell of rotten food made him start barfing.
vomit

This is the most formal and clinical term. Itโ€™s appropriate for serious or medical discussions.

  • The doctors noted that the patient began to vomit after taking the medication.
  • Excessive alcohol consumption can induce vomiting.
puke

This term is also slang and might be considered mildly crude or childish. It's common in informal settings.

  • She looked at the mess with disgust and said, 'Someone needs to clean up that puke!'
  • Just the thought of eating that made me want to puke.
throw up

This is a more polite, yet still informal, way to describe vomiting. It's suitable for most casual conversations.

  • I think I need to lie down; I might throw up.
  • He threw up after he ate that bad sushi.

Examples of usage

  • He had too much to drink and ended up barfing all night.
  • She felt sick and knew she was going to start barfing soon.

Translations

Translations of the word "barfing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vomitando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเฅเคŸเฅ€ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erbrechen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ muntah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปัŽะฒะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wymiotowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ˜”ๅใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vomir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vรณmito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kusma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌํ† ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‚ูŠุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvracenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vracanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘•ๅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bruhanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppkรถst

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒฏแƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qusma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vรณmito

Etymology

The origin of the word 'barf' is uncertain, but it is believed to have emerged in the 20th century as a slang term for vomiting. The term 'barfing' is colloquial and informal, commonly used in casual conversation to describe the act of vomiting. It is considered a more light-hearted and humorous term compared to medical or formal terms like 'vomiting' or 'emesis'.

See also: barf.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,107, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.