vomit
gb/vˈɑmət/ us/vˈɑmət/
B2
English
hány, hányás, hányadék, okád
VERB
B2
1
hány
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] vomits; [someone] vomits [something]; [someone] vomits in/on/into [place]
She started to feel dizzy and vomited in the bathroom.
Szédülni kezdett, és a fürdőszobában hányt.
The smell made him vomit immediately.
A szagtól azonnal hányni kezdett.
He vomited up the water he had swallowed in the pool.
Learner examples
I feel sick. I think I will vomit.
Rosszul vagyok. Azt hiszem, hányni fogok.
He vomited after the long bus ride.
A hosszú buszút után hányt.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "vomit" when they mean "spit" (saliva) or "cough" (from the throat/lungs).
Meaning
throw up stomach contents
Collocations
vomit repeatedly
|vomit violently
|vomit after eating
|vomit from food poisoning
|vomit bile
|vomit blood
|vomit in the toilet
|vomit into a bucket
|vomit on the floor
|feel sick and vomit
Synonyms
throw up (Very common and more informal.)
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be sick (Common in British English.)
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puke (Informal and blunt.)
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barf (Slang; often humorous.)
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retch (Focuses on gagging/trying to vomit, sometimes without anything coming up.)
Antonyms
keep down (To manage not to vomit after eating or drinking.)
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swallow (To take something down rather than bring it up.)
Themes
health
|body
|illness
Definition
to throw up what is in your stomach
To bring food, drink, or other stomach contents up and out through the mouth, usually because of illness, poisoning, or nausea.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
(some) vomit; a pool of vomit; vomit on/in [place]
There was vomit on the carpet, so we opened all the windows.
Hányás volt a szőnyegen, ezért kinyitottuk az összes ablakot.
The paramedic checked the vomit for signs of blood.
A mentős megvizsgálta a hányadékot, hogy van-e benne vér.
The disinfectant helped remove the vomit smell.
Learner examples
There is vomit on the floor.
Hányás van a padlón.
Please clean up the vomit.
Kérlek, takarítsd fel a hányást.
Common mistake:
Often uncountable in general use ("There was vomit on the carpet"), though "a vomit" is possible when counting episodes.
Meaning
material that has been thrown up
Collocations
the smell of vomit
|a pool of vomit
|traces of vomit
|vomit stains
|clean up vomit
|covered in vomit
|step in vomit
|wipe up vomit
|human vomit
|cat vomit
Synonyms
puke (Informal and blunt; can be noun or verb.)
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throw-up (Informal; usually refers to the substance.)
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sick (British English informal; can mean vomit.)
Themes
health
|body
|illness
Definition
the stuff that comes out when someone throws up
The partly digested food and liquid that comes out of the stomach when someone vomits; also the act of vomiting.
VERB
C1
3
okád
B2
Usage pattern:
[thing] vomits [substance]; [place/machine] vomits [substance] into/onto [place]
The old engine began to vomit thick black smoke.
A régi motor sűrű fekete füstöt kezdett okádni.
A blocked drain can suddenly vomit dirty water onto the street.
Egy eldugult lefolyó hirtelen piszkos vizet okádhat az utcára.
The volcano vomited ash for hours, darkening the sky.
Learner examples
The car vomited smoke.
Az autó füstöt okádott.
The pipe vomited water.
A cső vizet okádott.
Common mistake:
This sense is usually figurative or used for non-human subjects (machines, volcanoes), not for normal human actions.
Meaning
spew out in large amounts
Collocations
vomit smoke
|vomit ash
|vomit lava
|vomit sewage
|vomit water
|vomit debris
|vomit fumes
|the volcano vomited ash
|the engine vomited smoke
|the pipe vomited water
Synonyms
spew (Closest and very common for liquids/words.)
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belch (Often used for smoke or gas.)
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gush (Emphasizes a strong flowing out of liquid.)
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eject (More technical and neutral.)
Antonyms
absorb (To take in rather than send out.)
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retain (To keep inside instead of releasing.)
Themes
nature
|accidents
|daily_life
Definition
to send something out suddenly and violently
To send out a large amount of something suddenly and forcefully, especially in a messy or unpleasant way.
VERB
C1
INFORMAL
4
okád
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] vomits [insults/abuse/details] (out)
He just vomited insults at the referee until security removed him.
Csak úgy okádta a sértéseket a bíróra, amíg a biztonságiak el nem vitték.
Under pressure, she vomited out every detail she could remember.
Nyomás alatt kiokádott magából minden részletet, amire emlékezett.
The comment section was full of people vomiting hate at strangers.
Learner examples
He vomited insults at me.
Sértéseket okádott rám.
She vomited out the whole story.
Kiokádta magából az egész történetet.
Common mistake:
This is a strong, negative metaphor; it can sound rude if used about a real person.
Meaning
spill words or information
Collocations
vomit insults
|vomit abuse
|vomit out excuses
|vomit out details
|vomit out information
|vomit hate
|vomit nonsense
|vomit accusations
|vomit comments online
|vomit a stream of words
Synonyms
spew (Very close; common for words or hate.)
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spout (Suggests repeating ideas without thinking.)
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blurt (Focuses on saying something suddenly, often one thing rather than a long stream.)
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rant (Emphasizes angry, extended speech.)
Antonyms
hold back (To stop yourself from saying something.)
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filter (To choose words carefully instead of speaking uncontrollably.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|conflict
Definition
to say a lot of unpleasant words quickly
To express words, opinions, or information in a fast, uncontrolled, and often unpleasant way.
Grammar
Dictionary form
vomit
IPA
GB/vˈɑmət/
US/vˈɑmət/
Syllables & stress
vomit (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (vomit)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: vomit
- Plural: vomit, vomits
Verb
- Base: vomit
- 3rd Person Singular: vomits
- Present Participle: vomiting
- Past: vomited
Expressions
projectile vomit
1/pɹəd͡ʒˈɛktaɪl vˈɑmət/
fixed phrase
vomit that shoots out forcefully
vomiting that comes out very forcefully
Examples
- The child began projectile vomiting, so they went to urgent care.
- Projectile vomit can be a sign of severe illness or food poisoning.
- He cleaned the bathroom after an episode of projectile vomit.
Learner examples
- He had projectile vomiting.
- The child started projectile vomiting.
vomit bag
1/vˈɑmət bˈæɡ/
fixed phrase
bag for vomiting while traveling
a small bag for throwing up into
Examples
- The flight attendant handed him a vomit bag when he turned pale.
- Keep a vomit bag in the car if your child gets carsick.
- She reached for the vomit bag as the boat hit a big wave.
Learner examples
- I need a vomit bag.
- He used a vomit bag on the plane.
vomit out
1/vˈɑmət ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
say or produce too quickly
to say or produce something too fast and without thinking
Examples
- He vomited out a list of excuses and hoped we’d believe him.
- She vomited out the answer without checking her notes.
- The report reads like someone just vomited out data with no structure.
Learner examples
- He vomited out excuses.
- She vomited out the answer.
vomit up
1/vˈɑmət ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
throw up something eaten or drunk
to throw up something from your stomach
Examples
- He vomited up his breakfast on the platform.
- The medicine made her nauseous, and she vomited up water.
- If you vomit up blood, get medical help immediately.
Learner examples
- I vomited up my lunch.
- He vomited up water.