throw up

US /θroʊ ʌp/

UK /θroʊ ʌp/

1.

to vomit

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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.

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vomit puke regurgitate barf spew

2.

to build something quickly or in a hurry

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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.

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erect construct assemble put up

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throw throw-in throw on throw in throw out throw away throw pillow