Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

throw-up

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.82 in modern English

Syllables
throw-up
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of throwup (“vomit”).

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Synonym of throwie (“kind of simple graffiti”).

Countable; Slang; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from throw up.

Usage

Inflected Forms

throw-ups (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

pasteup

Synonyms

throwie

Questions

What does throw-up mean?
Alternative form of throwup (“vomit”).
Where does throw-up come from?
Deverbal from throw up.

How to pronounce throw-up

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