barf
pronunciation
How to pronounce barf in British English:
UK [bɑ:f]
How to pronounce barf in American English:
US [bɑrf]
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- Verb:
- eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Word Origin
- barf (v.)
- "to vomit or retch,"1960, American English slang, probably imitative. Related: Barfed; barfing. As a noun, from 1966. Barf bag "air sickness pouch" attested from 1966.
Example
- 1. I will not barf unless I 'm sick .
- 2. You want a barf bag ?
- 3. " Who 's supplying the barf bags ? " Asked another .
- 4. There 's so much blue cheese here , it smells like barf , mom !
- 5. All of my clothes smell like barf . I don 't have time to shower , much less get a haircut .