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Synonyms

ralph

1 American  
[ralf] / rælf /

verb (used without object)

Slang.

  1. to vomit.

Ralph 2 American  
[ralf, reyf, rahf, rahlf] / rælf, reɪf, rɑf, rɑlf /

noun

  1. a male given name: from Old Norse words meaning “counsel” and “wolf.”

Etymology

Origin of ralph

First recorded in 1965–70; apparently of expressive origin

Example Sentences

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Plus, peeling back the foil from the designated corner requires much more fine motor finesse than one can summon while trying to repress the urge to ralph.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2021

It’s already common for passengers to ralph in ride-share vehicles.

From Slate • May 16, 2018

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