puke
UK: pjuːk | US: pjuːk
v. to vomit; to eject stomach contents through the mouth
n. vomit; the act or instance of vomiting
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The word "puke" likely originated as an onomatopoeic term in the late 16th century, imitating the sound of vomiting. It may also have been influenced by Middle Dutch "spuwen" (to spit) or German "spucken" (to spit/vomit). Unlike many English words with clear Latin or Greek roots, "puke" belongs to a category of expressive, sound-imitative vocabulary. Its abrupt, harsh phonetics mirror the physical act it describes, making it memorable and vivid.
The smell of rotten eggs made him puke instantly.
She felt so nauseous during the boat ride that she had to puke over the side.
Cleaning up puke is one of the worst parts of working in a bar.
The toddler puked all over his new shirt after eating too much candy.
If you drink too much alcohol, you’ll probably puke later.