spew
20 synonyms for spew, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To eject or gush out forcefully in a stream.
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.
How to use spew
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
spew smoke
spew nonsense
spew hate
Using "spew" for vomiting is informal/slang.
Etymology
From Old English spīwan, from Proto-Germanic *spīwaną — related to English "spit" and German speien, all going back to an ancient root meaning "to spit or vomit."
Full origin of spew →Frequently asked questions
What does “spew” mean?
The word “spew” means to eject or gush out forcefully in a stream. In plain terms, to gush or shoot out forcefully — smoke, lava, words, or (informally) vomit.
How do you pronounce “spew”?
“Spew” is pronounced spyoo (/spjuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “spew” in a sentence?
Here is “spew” used in a sentence: “Thick smoke spewed from the factory chimney.”
What part of speech is “spew”?
“Spew” is a verb.
Where does the word “spew” come from?
The word “spew” comes from Old English. From Old English spīwan, from Proto-Germanic *spīwaną — related to English "spit" and German speien, all going back to an ancient root meaning "to spit or vomit.".
How many meanings does “spew” have?
“Spew” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to eject or gush out forcefully in a stream.
