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Meaning of the word "throw up" in English

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throw up

US /θroʊ ʌp/
UK /θroʊ ʌp/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to vomit

Example:
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He felt so sick that he had to throw up.
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The smell of the food made her want to throw up.
Synonym:
vomitpukeregurgitatebarfspew
2.

to build something quickly or in a hurry

Example:
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They had to throw up a temporary shelter before the storm hit.
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The company managed to throw up a new website in just a few days.
Synonym:
erectconstructassembleput up
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Related Word:
throwthrow-inthrow onthrow inthrow outthrow awaythrow pillow