barf
word
/ˈbɑɹf/
/bˈɑːf/
Definition
To vomit; to throw up the contents of your stomach out through your mouth, especially in an informal or slang way.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, slang — often used with humor, disgust, or exaggeration. Synonyms: 'throw up', 'puke'. Not used in formal writing or medical contexts. Common in North American speech. Often used as "barf up" or figuratively for strong dislike ("That song makes me want to barf").
Spanish: vomitar - devolver (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): vomitar - botar (informal)Portuguese (PT): vomitar - deitar fora (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 呕吐 - 吐（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 嘔吐 - 吐（口語）Hindi: उल्टी करना (स्लैंग)Arabic: يتقيأ (عامية) - يرجعBengali: বমি করা - উগরে দেওয়াRussian: блевать - стошнитьJapanese: ゲロを吐く - 吐くVietnamese: nôn - ói - mửaKorean: 토하다 - 욱하다Turkish: kusmakUrdu: قے کرناIndonesian: muntah - muntahkan
Example Sentences
I feel sick and might barf.
basic
Don't make me barf with that smell.
basic
The sight of blood made her barf.
basic
He laughed so hard he nearly barfed.
natural
Ugh, this cafeteria food makes me want to barf.
natural
My dog ate too fast and then totally barfed on the carpet.
natural