General
boke
What does boke mean?
Nausea or the urge to be sick ('gie me the boke').
"Cauld chips gie me the boke."
Origin
Variant spelling of 'boak', imitative of retching.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'boke' mean?
It means a feeling of nausea or the urge to vomit; as a verb it means to retch or be sick.
Where does 'boke' come from?
It's a variant spelling of 'boak', an imitative word for the sound of retching.
How do you use 'boke'?
You might say something disgusting 'gie me the boke' (gives me the boke), meaning it makes you feel sick.
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