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Retch Meaning in English

word

ɹɛtʃ
retch
ɹˈɛtʃ
retch

Definição

To make movements or sounds as if you are going to vomit, but usually without actually bringing anything up.

Uso & Nuances

'Retch' is formal/medical compared to 'gag' (common, informal). Often used with 'sound', 'from the smell', or as in 'almost retch'. Do not confuse with actual vomiting.

Frases de Exemplo

The smell made her retch.

basic

He started to retch when he saw the rotten food.

basic

If I spin too fast, I feel like I will retch.

basic

I could hear him retching in the bathroom all night.

natural

Just thinking about eating bugs makes me want to retch.

natural

She tried not to retch when cleaning up the mess.

natural