ralph

¹

[ ralf ]

verb (used without object)

, Slang.

1. to vomit.

Ralph

²

[ ralfor, especially British, reyf, rahf, rahlf ]

noun

1. a male given name: from Old Norse words meaning “counsel” and “wolf.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of ralph¹

First recorded in 1965–70; apparently of expressive origin

Example Sentences

Ralph Lemon began his artistic career as a dancer and choreographer, but since he disbanded his company nearly 30 years ago, his work has fit less and less into the conventional category of dance, even the experimental kind.

From New York Times

“Ceremonies Out of the Air: Ralph Lemon,” a major exhibition at MoMA PS1 through March, includes drawings, sculptures, photographs and video.

From New York Times

“Spaceship #1,” 2007, in the show “Ceremonies Out of the Air: Ralph Lemon” at MoMA PS1.

From New York Times

Ralph Fiennes does a lot of heavy lifting to disguise its silliness.

From Los Angeles Times

Starring Ralph Fiennes and set within the private inner sanctum of the Vatican, the movie treats the papal balloting like a thriller.

From Los Angeles Times