barf out
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To be sick / vomit; or to say 'yuck!' about something disgusting.
Literal meaning: To expel (barf) outward — 'out' reinforces the outward movement of vomiting.
Meanings
1 B2 slang
To vomit; to be physically sick.
"He barfed out all over the back seat of the car."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1
idiomatic
slang
(1980s American slang) Used as an exclamation to express intense disgust; to revolt or disgust someone.
"'He asked me to dance and he was totally gross — barf me out!' she said, rolling her eyes."
"Barf me out, gag me with a spoon!"
— Moon Unit Zappa, 'Valley Girl' (1982 song)
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Distinctly dated 1980s American slang, associated with 'Valley Girl' speech. Rarely used sincerely today; may be used ironically. 'Barf me out' was a common exclamation.
Commonly used with
stomach disgust reaction smell food
Forms
Base
barf out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
barfs out
he/she/it
Past simple
barfed out
yesterday
Past participle
barfed out
have + pp
-ing form
barfing out
continuous
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