# barf

/ˈbɑɹf/ (US) · /bˈɑːf/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/barf
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

a slang word for vomit. It is a very informal and rude way to talk about throwing up.

For teachers: 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.

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