barf

[ bahrf ]

verb

, Slang.

1. vomit.

barf

/ bɑːf /

verb

1. to vomit

noun

1. the act of vomiting
2. the matter ejected in vomiting

Word History and Origins

Origin of barf¹

First recorded in 1955–60; expressive word of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of barf¹

C20: probably of imitative origin

Example Sentences

For those concerned about its authenticity, it is labeled "The Official Obama Barf Bag!"

From The Daily Beast

Ise gwine tuh give him a reglar barf an cure up dem sore feetses ob his.

From Project Gutenberg

Barf Latrigg was sixty then, turning a bit gray, but able to shear with any man they could put against him.

From Project Gutenberg

Yes, yes; Barf is as happy as a boy now, but I remember when he was back-set and fore-set with trouble.

From Project Gutenberg

Tell Barf Latrigg it is the sheep, and he will understand: he was always one to put the dumb creatures first.

From Project Gutenberg

Barf's married daughters had their portions long ago, but he left each of them three hundred pounds as a good-will token.

From Project Gutenberg