Definition & Meaning of "throw up"

to throw up

[phrase form: throw]

to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth

to forcibly expel something from one's stomach

to create something, often unexpectedly

to cause something, such as dust, to rise into the air

to unexpectedly quit or leave something such as one's home, job, etc.

to contruct something such as a building in a hurried and fast manner

Example

The bumpy car ride made the motion-sick passenger throw up.

The seasickness caused several passengers on the ship to throw up.

The roller coaster was so intense that many people on board threw up.

She had a stomach bug and spent the night throwing up.

The bad odor in the room made her feel sick, and she had to throw up.

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