noun
puking
Puking (noun) means the act of vomiting. Example: “He blamed the puking on the bumpy ferry ride.”
noun
1
The act of vomiting.
"He blamed the puking on the bumpy ferry ride."
"A night of puking left her too weak to go to work."
How to use puking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThrowing up — being sick and bringing food back up from the stomach.
When to use it
Informal; "vomiting" is the neutral, more clinical term.
Common pairings
puking his guts out
sick and puking
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What does “puking” mean?
The word “puking” means the act of vomiting. In plain terms, throwing up — being sick and bringing food back up from the stomach.
How do you use “puking” in a sentence?
Here is “puking” used in a sentence: “He blamed the puking on the bumpy ferry ride.”
What part of speech is “puking”?
“Puking” is a noun.
What is the meaning of puking?
"puking" (noun) means the act of vomiting.
