noun

barf

bahf

Barf (noun) means Vomit. Example: “There was barf all over the back seat after the winding drive.”

noun

Vomit.

"There was barf all over the back seat after the winding drive."

verb

To vomit.

"He felt so sick on the boat that he barfed over the side."

intj

Used to express disgust.

""Barf, that smell is horrendous.""

How to use barf

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual, slightly childish word for vomit or vomiting.

When to use it

Informal — use "vomit" or "throw up" in more formal or clinical contexts.

Common pairings

barf bag feel like barfing

Word forms

barfed past tense, barfs singular

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Etymology

Origin uncertain — most likely an imitative word, meant to sound like the act itself.

Synonyms

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sick cat cast chuck purge vomit puke spew honk spue retch vomitus

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Rhymes for barf

arf scarf dwarf wharf

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Frequently asked questions

What does “barf” mean?

The word “barf” means vomit. In plain terms, a casual, slightly childish word for vomit or vomiting.

How do you pronounce “barf”?

“Barf” is pronounced bahf (/bɑɹf/ in IPA).

How do you use “barf” in a sentence?

Here is “barf” used in a sentence: “There was barf all over the back seat after the winding drive.”

What part of speech is “barf”?

Depending on how it is used, “barf” can be a noun, a verb and an intj.

How many meanings does “barf” have?

“Barf” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: vomit.

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