Synonyms for Puke & Similar Words
Definition of puke
- noun
- a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible; "only a rotter would do that"; "kill the rat"; "throw the bum out"; "you cowardly little pukes!"; "the British call a contemptible person a `git'"
- the matter ejected in vomiting
- verb
- eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; "After drinking too much, the students vomited"; "He purged continuously"; "The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "puke"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like bum, cast, cat can replace "puke" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "puke" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Puke" in song lyrics
See how puke is used in real songs:
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"I'm talking 'bout kicking you in ya stomach 'til ya gotta go puke"
Buddha Monk & Popa Wu f/ Babyface Fensta, Bash, Mozart, Q-Plex, Sleep Murda — Young Guns -
"My momma's face went pale she looked like she wanted to puke"
Chino XL — What Am I? -
"Ten minutes later he was trying to puke"
Jesse Abraham — Get to Know Me