Word
barf
US/ˈbɑɹf/
UK/bˈɑːf/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a slang word for vomit. It is a very informal and rude way to talk about throwing up.
n. a vulgar slang term for vomit. Highly informal and considered offensive in most professional or polite contexts.
Examples
“He felt so sick he thought he would barf.”
“The smell of the spoiled milk made him feel like he was going to barf all over the kitchen floor.”
“While the script called for a dramatic scene of illness, the actor's use of the word 'barf' during rehearsal was met with immediate requests for a more professional vocabulary.”
Examples
simple
“He felt so sick he thought he would barf.”
contextual
“The smell of the spoiled milk made him feel like he was going to barf all over the kitchen floor.”
complex
“While the script called for a dramatic scene of illness, the actor's use of the word 'barf' during rehearsal was met with immediate requests for a more professional vocabulary.”
Etymology
Uncertain. Probably of imitative origin.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
01. unicorn barf
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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