puke

[pyook]

verb (used with or without object)

puked, puking 

1. to vomit.

noun

1. vomit.

2. 1. any food or drink that is repulsive.

   2. anything or anyone that is contemptible or worthless.

puke

/ pjuːk /

verb

1. to vomit

noun

1. the act of vomiting

2. the matter vomited

Word History and Origins

Origin of puke¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; perhaps imitative of the sound

Word History and Origins

Origin of puke¹

C16: probably of imitative origin; compare German spucken to spit

Example Sentences

“Felt like puking,” wrote one Yelp user in May.

From Los Angeles Times

But this summer is going to give, let’s puke.

From Los Angeles Times

No, it wasn’t the sound of distorted guitars, punk rockers puking or Nazis getting punched in the face.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think I’m going to puke,” he said, hand on his stomach.

From Los Angeles Times

“Now I’m so respectable, I could puke,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

When To Use

What does puke mean?

Puke is one of the many informal ways to refer to vomit.