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Meaning of throw up

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

throw up

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. Vomit.

    Example: We had to scrub the seats for throw up when we left the dog in the car.

verb

Definitions

  1. To vomit.

    Example: That cat is always throwing up hairballs.

  2. To produce something new or unexpected.

    Example: This system has thrown up a few problems.

  3. To cause something such as dust or water to rise into the air.

    Example: The car wheels threw up a shower of stones.

  4. To erect, particularly hastily.