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puke

The origin and history of puke.

Etymology

Probably imitative in origin; possibly related to Germanic words meaning "to spit or hiss." First recorded in English in the late 16th century, including in Shakespeare's "As You Like It."

Origin: Germanic · First attested 1500

Class of 1500

puke first entered the language around 1500. Other words from the same year:

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