puke
7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for puke, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To vomit.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use puke
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Informal — "vomit" or "throw up" are the neutral alternatives in more polite or clinical contexts.
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."
Full origin of puke →Frequently asked questions
What does “puke” mean?
The word “puke” means to vomit.
How do you pronounce “puke”?
“Puke” is pronounced pyook (/pjuːk/ in IPA).
How do you use “puke” in a sentence?
Here is “puke” used in a sentence: “He felt sick and puked right after getting off the ride.”
What is another word for “puke”?
Words with a similar meaning to “puke” include vomit, rotter, regurgitate, barf, spew and throw up.
What part of speech is “puke”?
Depending on how it is used, “puke” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “puke” come from?
The word “puke” dates back to around 1500 and comes from Germanic. 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.".
Is “puke” a common word?
“Puke” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “puke” have?
“Puke” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to vomit.