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
- (US, colloquial) To vomit.
- (computing, slang, intransitive, by extension) Of a system: to fail.
- (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
- barfs
- barfing
- barfed
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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