pukey

American  

[pyoo-kee] / ˈpyu ki /

Or puky

adjective

pukier, pukiest

1. on the verge of vomiting; nauseated.

2. disgusting; repellent.

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Etymology

Origin of pukey

First recorded in 1860–65; puke + -y ¹

Example Sentences

He settled on a pukey pinkish yellow.

From New York Times

“I get really pukey before the matches,” White said.

From Seattle Times

When Melissa overhears a phone conversation Julie has with her husband, complaining about everyone else being old and not wanting to "play," she hears her describe her pukey night as "taking one for the team" in an effort to make good TV, which is very telling.

From Salon

On taking part in the Honorary Starter ceremony: “Aw, I’ll hit my pukey drive, then take off. Arnie Palmer says he’ll play in the Masters till he dies. Me, I’ll keep coming two more years probably, then that’s it.”

From Golf Digest

Real carbon-neutral transatlantic travel, it transpires, is epic, tough, probably quite pukey and not entirely accessible.

From The Guardian