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puke

verb (puke, pukes, puked, puking) — slang; noun (puke) — slang

«puke» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. (slang) To puke is to vomit, to be sick. tree →
  2. (slang) Puke is vomit. tree →
  3. (slang) «Makes me want to puke» means something is disgusting. tree →

In the lessons

This is casual, a bit rude slang, common among children and teenagers. Polite words: «be sick» (UK), «throw up» (informal), «vomit» (formal or medical). In stories it shows a character's casual or gross talk. Phrases: «puke up», «make me puke».

Examples

  • (slang) I puked after the roller coaster. tree →
  • (slang) There was puke on the bus floor. tree →
  • (slang) That smell makes me want to puke. tree →
  • (slang) The baby puked on Dad's shirt. tree →
  • (slang) Don't eat so fast or you'll puke. tree →
  • (polite, UK) I was sick in the night. tree →
  • (formal) The patient vomited twice. tree →
  • (slang) He puked up his dinner. tree →

Note

Slang; avoid with teachers or in formal writing. Regular verb: puked. Safety: if someone keeps vomiting, tell an adult.

On Mova

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