barfing

Definition of barfingnext
present participle of barf
as in vomiting
to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth the movie's in-your-face violence made us want to barf

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vomiting
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  • If your dog’s panting is accompanied by episodes of collapse, pale or blue-tinged gums, inability to walk, vomiting, or not eating, take it to an emergency clinic immediately.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
  • Clarke recalled crawling to the bathroom and vomiting from the pain before realizing something was seriously wrong.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
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“Barfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barfing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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