Spew: meaning, definitions and examples

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spew

[ spjuː ]

^{Context #1}

vomit

To expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly. Spew can refer to liquids, gases, or even emotions.

Synonyms

disgorge, erupt, regurgitate, vomit

Examples of usage

He spewed out his drink all over the floor.
The volcano spewed ash and lava into the sky.
She spewed insults at him in a fit of rage.

^{Context #2}

speak

To utter something in a fast and often incoherent manner.

Synonyms

babble, gabble, prattle, rant

Examples of usage

He spewed out a bunch of nonsense during the meeting.
The politician spewed lies during the debate.

Translations

Translations of the word "spew" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vomitar

🇮🇳 उगलना

🇩🇪 spucken

🇮🇩 muntah

🇺🇦 блювати

🇵🇱 wymiotować

🇯🇵 吐く (はく)

🇫🇷 vomir

🇪🇸 vomitar

🇹🇷 kusmak

🇰🇷 토하다

🇸🇦 تقيأ

🇨🇿 zvracet

🇸🇰 vracať

🇨🇳 呕吐 (ǒutù)

🇸🇮 bruhati

🇮🇸 æla

🇰🇿 құсу

🇬🇪 გადმოიწვევა

🇦🇿 qusmaq

🇲🇽 vomitar

Word origin

The word 'spew' originated from Middle English 'spewen', which came from the Old English 'spiwan'. The Proto-Germanic root 'spiewan' is related to the Old Norse 'spýja' and the Old High German 'spīwan'. The sense of 'spew' meaning 'to vomit' has been in use since the 13th century.