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barf me out
What does barf me out mean?
Used to reject something tacky, embarrassing, or distasteful.
"That cheesy poster? Barf me out, take it down."
Origin
Valley-girl slang from the early 80s, a cousin of 'gag me with a spoon,' spread by the 1982 'Valley Girl' phenomenon. Built on 'barf' (to vomit) as the ultimate disgust image.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'barf me out' mean?
It means 'that's disgusting' — so gross it makes you want to throw up. It's Valley-girl slang for revulsion.
Is 'barf me out' the same as 'gag me'?
Yes, they're interchangeable Valley-girl expressions of disgust from the same early-80s wave.
Where did 'barf me out' come from?
It's early-80s Valley-girl talk, popularized alongside phrases like 'gag me with a spoon' and 'grody to the max.'
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