spew
spew Lexical Profile
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• verb
To expel or pour out rapidly and forcibly in a large stream or quantity.
"Broken pipes began to spew thousands of gallons of water onto the city street."
To utter or express words, ideas, or abuse in an unrestrained, rapid, and often offensive stream.
"The frustrated commentator continued to spew baseless accusations throughout the entire broadcast."
To vomit or regurgitate the contents of the stomach.
"The rough waves caused several passengers on the ferry to feel dizzy and spew."
• noun
Matter that is vomited or violently ejected in a large stream.
"The volcanic eruption sent a massive spew of ash and molten rock high into the atmosphere."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English spīwan ('to vomit, spit'), deriving from Proto-Germanic *spīwaną and ultimately the onomatopoeic Proto-Indo-European root *spjēw-, a source shared with Latin spuere.