
Puke
Slang Warning
Avoid 'puke' in formal situations; it's considered slang and can be rude or unprofessional.
In a business dinner, he excused himself to go to the restroom, instead of saying 'I need to puke.'
Harsh Sound
'Puke' may sound harsh; it has a stronger emotional impact than 'vomit', expressing disgust or revulsion.
The rotting smell was so bad it made me want to puke.
Humorous Use
Sometimes used for humor in casual conversation, lightening the unpleasantness of the situation.
He joked, 'I puked rainbows after that wild ride!'