vomit, vomiting, emesis, regurgitation, disgorgement, puking
(noun) the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Source: WordNet® 3.1
puking
present participle of puke
puking (plural pukings)
The act of one who pukes or vomits.
Source: Wiktionary
Puke, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Puked; p. pr. & vb. n. Puking.] Etym: [Cf. G. spucken to spit, and E. spew.]
Definition: To eject the contests of the stomach; to vomit; to spew. The infant Mewling and puking in the nurse's arms. Shak.
Puke, v. t.
Definition: To eject from the stomach; to vomit up.
Puke, n.
Definition: A medicine that causes vomiting; an emetic; a vomit.
Puke, a. Etym: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Definition: Of a color supposed to be between black and russet. Shak.
Note: This color has by some been regarded as the same with puce; but Nares questions the identity.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
15 April 2025
(adjective) marked by or promising bad fortune; “their business venture was doomed from the start”; “an ill-fated business venture”; “an ill-starred romance”; “the unlucky prisoner was again put in irons”- W.H.Prescott
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
