puke
21 synonyms for puke, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To vomit.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
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.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To vomit.
“He felt sick and puked right after getting off the ride.”
How to use puke
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
puke your guts out
feel like puking
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.
