Puke: meaning, definitions and examples

Informal and often considered crude or impolite. Commonly used in casual conversation or among friends.

• I feel like I'm going to puke after that roller coaster ride

Neutral to slightly formal. Suitable for both medical contexts and general conversation when discussing illness in a serious manner.

• She had to leave the meeting because she felt like she was about to vomit

More formal and technical. Often used in medical contexts or scientific discussions about animals and their feeding habits.

• The nurse had to clean up after the patient regurgitated his meal

Casual, but less crude than 'puke'. Common in everyday conversation and generally acceptable in most social situations.

• I think I'm going to throw up, I feel really sick

Informal and often considered somewhat vulgar. Typically used in casual conversations, often among friends or in less formal situations.

• I think I'm going to puke if I eat any more candy.
• He puked all over the place after the roller coaster ride.

Formal and medical. Used in professional or serious contexts, such as medical discussions or when a more precise term is needed.

• He started to vomit shortly after taking the medication.
• The doctor asked if he had vomited recently.

Informal and slightly humorous. Often used in casual, lighthearted conversations, possibly to make the situation less serious.

• That ride was so intense, I almost barfed.
• Just the smell of that dish made me want to barf.

Neutral and more commonly used in both casual and formal contexts. Used when the situation is described straightforwardly without any humorous or vulgar connotations.

• She threw up after eating too much ice cream.
• I feel like I'm going to throw up.