Puking: meaning, definitions and examples

Informal. Often used in casual conversations or when expressing disdain or humor.

• He was puking all night after that party
• The smell made me want to start puking

Formal and medical. Used in clinical settings or more serious, factual contexts.

• The patient began to vomit after taking the medication
• Excessive alcohol consumption can cause vomiting

Common and neutral. Suitable for everyday conversation, including with children.

• I think I'm going to throw up
• The kid threw up in the car on the way home

More descriptive and somewhat formal. Often used to depict the physical effort involved. Can be used in a more literary sense.

• She felt nauseous and began to heave violently
• You could see him heaving over the rail of the boat

Very informal and has a humorous or childlike tone. Often used when trying to soften the situation or make it more light-hearted.

• Watch out, or you'll upchuck your lunch! He felt dizzy and then upchucked all over the place