Throw up
verb
To vomit or be sick.
She felt nauseous and was afraid she was going to throw up
Often appears as...
- throw up in the toilet
- throw up from sickness
verb
To construct or build something very quickly.
They threw up a shelter using just a few branches and leaves
Often appears as...
- throw up a building
- throw up a tent
verb
To make something, such as an objection, appear or occur suddenly.
The new proposal threw up a lot of issues that were not previously considered
Often appears as...
- throw up a problem
- throw up an issue
verb
To abandon or give up.
After failing many times, he decided to throw up the whole idea
Often appears as...
- throw up a job
- throw up a plan
verb
To vomit or be sick.
She felt nauseous and was afraid she was going to throw up
Often appears as...
- throw up in the toilet
- throw up from sickness
verb
To construct or build something very quickly.
They threw up a shelter using just a few branches and leaves
Often appears as...
- throw up a building
- throw up a tent
verb
To make something, such as an objection, appear or occur suddenly.
The new proposal threw up a lot of issues that were not previously considered
Often appears as...
- throw up a problem
- throw up an issue
verb
To abandon or give up.
After failing many times, he decided to throw up the whole idea
Often appears as...
- throw up a job
- throw up a plan
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Discomfort
Often indicates the person feels ill and needs to relieve their stomach.
After the rollercoaster ride, she had to throw up.
Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Sickness
Describes a quick onset of sickness, not a gradual feeling.
The bad oysters made him throw up suddenly.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Polite
Considered informal and somewhat crude, so avoid in polite conversation.
She had to leave the table to throw up.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Discomfort
Often indicates the person feels ill and needs to relieve their stomach.
After the rollercoaster ride, she had to throw up.
Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Sickness
Describes a quick onset of sickness, not a gradual feeling.
The bad oysters made him throw up suddenly.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Polite
Considered informal and somewhat crude, so avoid in polite conversation.
She had to leave the table to throw up.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Discomfort
Often indicates the person feels ill and needs to relieve their stomach.
After the rollercoaster ride, she had to throw up.
Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Sickness
Describes a quick onset of sickness, not a gradual feeling.
The bad oysters made him throw up suddenly.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Polite
Considered informal and somewhat crude, so avoid in polite conversation.
She had to leave the table to throw up.
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