1 B2 slang
To vomit; to be physically sick.
"He barfed out all over the back seat of the car."
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barf out
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
To vomit; also used as a slang exclamation of disgust (chiefly 1980s American slang).
In plain English
To be sick / vomit; or to say 'yuck!' about something disgusting.
What does "barf out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
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Barf me out, gag me with a spoon!
— Moon Unit Zappa, 'Valley Girl' (1982 song)
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Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To expel (barf) outward — 'out' reinforces the outward movement of vomiting.
Actually means
To be sick / vomit; or to say 'yuck!' about something disgusting.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "barf out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
stomach disgust reaction smell food
How to conjugate "barf out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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