How Do You Spell PUKE?

Pronunciation: [pjˈuːk] (IPA)

The word "puke" is spelled with a "u" and a "k" together, which create a unique and distinct sound in the English language. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the word "puke" can be transcribed as /pjuːk/. The "p" sound is pronounced with a puff of air, followed by the "yoo" sound and then the "k" sound, which is pronounced with a sharp release of air at the back of the throat. This combination of sounds creates the distinct and unmistakable word "puke."

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Idioms
Similar spelling words
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PUKE Meaning and Definition

  1. Puke, in its noun form, refers to vomit or the act of vomiting. When used as a verb, it indicates the action of vomiting, regurgitating or expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth. The word is generally considered informal or slang.

    Vomiting, commonly associated with nausea and illness, is a reflexive response of the body to expel unwanted or harmful substances from the digestive system. Puke can occur due to various reasons including food poisoning, overconsumption of alcohol, motion sickness, or as a symptom of certain diseases or conditions. It is often accompanied by stomach contractions, retching, and a feeling of uneasiness or discomfort.

    The term "puke" is derived from the Middle English word "puken" or "pouken," which means to vomit. It gained popularity as a colloquial word, especially in informal conversations and within youth or casual contexts. Its usage is often considered strong or explicit due to the visceral nature of the meaning it conveys.

    Synonyms for puke include "throw up," "barf," "vomit," or "be sick," among others. However, it is important to note that the term puke is regarded as an informal or slang word, and its usage may not be appropriate in formal settings.

  2. • To eject from the stomach; to vomit.
    • A fit of vomiting; an emetic.
    • Another form of puce, which see.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PUKE

Etymology of PUKE

The word "puke" has its origins in Middle English, where it was spelled as "puk" or "poke". Its etymology can be traced back to the Old English word "puc", which referred to both the verb "to vomit" and the noun "vomiting". This Old English term is believed to have derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*puken", which also meant "to vomit". The exact origins of "*puken" are unclear, but it is thought to be an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound of retching or vomiting. Over time, the Middle English "puk" evolved into the modern English word "puke", retaining its original meaning of vomiting.

Idioms with the word PUKE

  • it makes me (want to) puke The idiom "it makes me (want to) puke" is used to express strong disgust or revulsion towards something or someone. It signifies a feeling of extreme dislike or distaste.
  • puke (one's) guts out The idiom "puke (one's) guts out" means to vomit forcefully or excessively. It implies extreme nausea or illness causing someone to expel the contents of their stomachs forcefully. It can also be used metaphorically to express a strong emotional or physical reaction to something, often in a negative context.
  • puke hole The term "puke hole" is a derogatory slang phrase used to refer to someone's mouth, particularly when someone is speaking in a rude or disrespectful manner. It is often used to convey contempt or annoyance towards the person speaking.

Similar spelling words for PUKE

Plural form of PUKE is PUKES

Conjugate verb Puke

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have puked
you would have puked
he/she/it would have puked
we would have puked
they would have puked
I would have puke
you would have puke
he/she/it would have puke
we would have puke
they would have puke

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been puking
you would have been puking
he/she/it would have been puking
we would have been puking
they would have been puking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would puke
you would puke
he/she/it would puke
we would puke
they would puke

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be puking
you would be puking
he/she/it would be puking
we would be puking
they would be puking

FUTURE

I will puke
you will puke
he/she/it will puke
we will puke
they will puke

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be puking
you will be puking
he/she/it will be puking
we will be puking
they will be puking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have puked
you will have puked
he/she/it will have puked
we will have puked
they will have puked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been puking
you will have been puking
he/she/it will have been puking
we will have been puking
they will have been puking

IMPERATIVE

you puke
we let´s puke

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to puke

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was puking
you were puking
he/she/it was puking
we were puking
they were puking

PAST PARTICIPLE

puked

PAST PERFECT

I had puked
you had puked
he/she/it had puked
we had puked
they had puked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been puking
you had been puking
he/she/it had been puking
we had been puking
they had been puking

PRESENT

I puke
you puke
he/she/it pukes
we puke
they puke

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am puking
you are puking
he/she/it is puking
we are puking
they are puking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

puking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have puked
you have puked
he/she/it has puked
we have puked
they have puked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been puking
you have been puking
he/she/it has been puking
we have been puking
they have been puking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it puke

SIMPLE PAST

I puked
you puked
he/she/it puked
we puked
they puked

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