vom

[ vom ]

verb (used with or without object)

, Informal.

1. vomit ( def ).

vom

/ vɒm /

verb

1. slang.
   to vomit

Word History and Origins

Origin of vom¹

First recorded in 1985–90; by shortening

Example Sentences

Calderon’s last name is misspelled as “Calderson” on the statue, and Wafer’s first name is written as “Vom.”

From Los Angeles Times

Far from it: In both of his high-set drinking songs, “Das Trinklied vom Jammer der Erde” and “Der Trinker im Frühling,” he displays ample power and is able to point out aspects of the text that few of his colleagues have been able to illuminate with a full orchestra behind them.

From New York Times

Mr. Cerha wrote several stage works, of which three — “Baal,” “Der Rattenfänger” and “Der Riese vom Steinfeld” — were produced by the Vienna State Opera.

From New York Times

Frederick vom Saal, a professor emeritus of biology at the University of Missouri, is among the scientists whose work Dr. Goodman has criticized.

From New York Times

My parents claimed they knew what was best for me, vom.

From Salon