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Definition of upchuck

upchuck

/ˈʌp.tʃʌk/
up · chuck
Plural:upchucks
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Past Simple:upchucked
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Past Participle:upchucked
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Present Participle:upchucking
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upchuck Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

North American To vomit or eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth (informal).

Example

"The rough ocean waves made several passengers on the ferry feel dizzy and upchuck over the railing."

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• noun

1

North American An act or instance of vomiting, or the matter ejected from the stomach (informal).

Example

"The school nurse quickly grabbed a bucket after the child complained of nausea and an impending upchuck."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English in the early 20th century as an informal compound of 'up' and 'chuck' (meaning to throw or toss), literally describing the act of throwing up.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Upchuck. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/upchuck
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