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spew

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Verb — To eject or gush out forcefully in a stream.

How to use spew

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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Using "spew" for vomiting is informal/slang.

Etymology

From Old English spīwan, from Proto-Germanic *spīwaną — related to English "spit" and German speien, all going back to an ancient root meaning "to spit or vomit."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “spew” mean?

The word “spew” means to eject or gush out forcefully in a stream. In plain terms, to gush or shoot out forcefully — smoke, lava, words, or (informally) vomit.

How do you pronounce “spew”?

“Spew” is pronounced spyoo (/spjuː/ in IPA).

How do you use “spew” in a sentence?

Here is “spew” used in a sentence: “Thick smoke spewed from the factory chimney.”

What part of speech is “spew”?

“Spew” is a verb.

Where does the word “spew” come from?

The word “spew” comes from Old English. From Old English spīwan, from Proto-Germanic *spīwaną — related to English "spit" and German speien, all going back to an ancient root meaning "to spit or vomit.".

How many meanings does “spew” have?

“Spew” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to eject or gush out forcefully in a stream.

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