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boak
What does boak mean?
To retch or vomit; 'the boak' is the feeling of nausea. 'Dry boak' is retching without being sick.
"That smell's gie-in me the boak."
Origin
Scots, imitative of the sound of retching.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'boak' mean?
To retch or vomit. 'The boak' is the feeling of nausea, and a 'dry boak' is retching without actually being sick.
Where does 'boak' come from?
It's Scots and imitative of the sound of retching.
How is 'boak' used?
As in 'That smell's gie-in me the boak' — that smell is making me feel sick.
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