ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Barf

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /bɑːf/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Barf is a noun meaning (US, colloquial) Vomit.

Meaning

(US, colloquial) Vomit.

More Meanings

  1. (US, colloquial) To vomit.
  2. (computing, slang, intransitive, by extension) Of a system: to fail.
  3. (colloquial) An expression of disgust.

Example Sentences

The program barfed as a result of the invalid input.
2011, "This is My Jam", season 2, episode 13 of Regular Show Mordecai: You can't touch music. But music can touch you. Rigby: Oh, barf.

Word Forms

Synonyms for barf

Depending on context, synonyms include crash, cast, cat, sick, disgorge, vomit.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include upchuck, puke, retch, disgorge, regorge, regurgitate.

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