Puke

usgb/pjuːk/
verb

To vomit or throw up.

He had to puke after eating too much cake.
Visual representation of "puke" - To vomit or throw up.

Often appears as...

  • puke up
  • puke out

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "puke"
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Slang Warning

Avoid 'puke' in formal situations; it's considered slang and can be rude or unprofessional.

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In a business dinner, he excused himself to go to the restroom, instead of saying 'I need to puke.'
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Harsh Sound

'Puke' may sound harsh; it has a stronger emotional impact than 'vomit', expressing disgust or revulsion.

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The rotting smell was so bad it made me want to puke.
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Humorous Use

Sometimes used for humor in casual conversation, lightening the unpleasantness of the situation.

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He joked, 'I puked rainbows after that wild ride!'
Visual representation of the word "Puke"

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