English · Daily Life
throw up
/θroʊ ʌp/
[/θroʊ ʌp/]
vomit
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Definition
To bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to vomit. It is an informal expression.
Example
He felt sick and threw up after the long car ride.
He felt sick and threw up after the long car ride.
Etymology
From 'throw' plus 'up', describing the upward expulsion of stomach contents.
How & Where It’s Used
Informal everyday term for vomiting.