throw up
Third Person
throws up
Present Participle
throwing up
Past Tense
threw up
Past Participle
thrown up
1
to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth
- The bumpy car ride made the motion-sick passenger throw up.
- The roller coaster was so intense that many people on board threw up.
- She had a stomach bug and spent the night throwing up.
- The seasickness caused several passengers on the ship to throw up.
- The bad odor in the room made her feel sick, and she had to throw up.
2
to forcibly expel something from one's stomach
transitive
- The pet owner had to take quick action to make the cat throw up the toxic plant it had ingested.
- She realized she had consumed an expired product and quickly threw it up.
- The child had eaten a small toy, and the doctor recommended ways to help him throw it up.
- The daredevil stunt on the TV show caused the contestant to throw up his dinner.
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3
to create something, often unexpectedly
transitive
- The artist can throw up amazing paintings in a matter of hours.
- The brainstorming session helped us throw up some innovative ideas.
- The author managed to throw up a compelling plot twist in the final chapters.
- The team was able to throw up a new prototype overnight.
4
to cause something, such as dust, to rise into the air
transitive
- The passing cars threw up clouds of dust on the unpaved road.
- Be careful not to disturb the soil too much; you might throw dirt up.
- The strong winds threw up leaves, creating a swirling dance in the air.
- The horse's hooves threw up mud as it galloped through the field.
- The dog dug a hole in the backyard, throwing up soil all over the lawn.
5
to unexpectedly quit or leave something such as one's home, job, etc.
transitive
- After years of dissatisfaction, Sarah finally decided to throw up her job and pursue her passion for travel.
- Unable to bear the oppressive atmosphere of her hometown any longer, Emily resolved to throw up everything and start fresh in a new city.
- Despite his family's objections, Mark felt compelled to throw up his comfortable life and volunteer in disaster-stricken regions around the world.
- The constant stress of city living became too much for Jake, prompting him to throw up his apartment and seek solace in the tranquility of the countryside.
6
to contruct something such as a building in a hurried and fast manner
transitive
- Due to the urgent need for shelter, the relief organization decided to throw up temporary housing for the displaced families.
- The developer aimed to throw up a new shopping complex in record time to capitalize on the bustling holiday season.
- The government's plan to throw up emergency medical facilities proved instrumental in responding to the public health crisis.
- Despite concerns about quality, the contractor was under pressure to throw up the bridge before the onset of the rainy season.