Throw up
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British pronunciation/θɹˈəʊ ˈʌp/
American pronunciation/θɹˈoʊ ˈʌp/

Definition & Meaning of "throw up"

to throw up
[phrase form: throw]
01

to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Intransitive
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The bumpy car ride made the motion-sick passenger throw up.
The roller coaster was so intense that many people on board threw up.
02

to forcibly expel something from one's stomach

Transitive: to throw up sth
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The pet owner had to take quick action to make the cat throw up the toxic plant it had ingested.
She realized she had consumed an expired product and quickly threw it up.
03

to create something, often unexpectedly

Transitive: to throw up sth
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The artist can throw up amazing paintings in a matter of hours.
The brainstorming session helped us throw up some innovative ideas.
04

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

Transitive: to throw up particles of material
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The passing cars threw up clouds of dust on the unpaved road.
Be careful not to disturb the soil too much; you might throw dirt up.
05

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

Transitive: to throw up one's way of living
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After years of dissatisfaction, Sarah finally decided to throw up her job and pursue her passion for travel.
Unable to bear the oppressive atmosphere of her hometown any longer, Emily resolved to throw up everything and start fresh in a new city.
06

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

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Due to the urgent need for shelter, the relief organization decided to throw up temporary housing for the displaced families.
The developer aimed to throw up a new shopping complex in record time to capitalize on the bustling holiday season.
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