verb Uncommon

puke

pyook

Puke (verb) means to vomit. Example: “He felt sick and puked right after getting off the ride.”

verb

To vomit.

"He felt sick and puked right after getting off the ride."

"The dog puked on the carpet again."

noun

Vomit.

"There was puke all over the sidewalk outside the bar."

How to use puke

Learner’s notes

When to use it

Informal — "vomit" or "throw up" are the neutral alternatives in more polite or clinical contexts.

Common pairings

puke your guts out feel like puking

Word forms

puked past tense, pukes plural, pukes singular

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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."

Origin: Germanic · First attested 1500

Class of 1500 puke joined the language around 1500.

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Synonyms

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vomit rotter regurgitate barf spew throw up spew up

Related words

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Rhymes for puke

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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.

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