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dry heaves
[ drahy heevz ]
plural noun
- Often the dry heaves. a condition in which one feels the need to vomit and repeatedly attempts to do so, but without bringing anything up: Compare heave ( def 18 ).
He was nauseous before breakfast, had a round of dry heaves, and decided not to eat till he felt better.
I get the dry heaves when I smell buttered popcorn.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dry heaves1
First recorded in 1915–20
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Example Sentences
Kneeling, she tried to feed him, but the smell of food triggered dry heaves.
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