throw up synonyms

throw up

v.

  1. To vomit

    spew out, disgorge, regurgitate, empty one's stomach, retch*, barf*, puke*; see also vomit.

  2. To quit

    give up, cease, terminate; see stop 2.

  3. To construct, usually hastily

    build overnight, put together, patch up, knock together, jury-rig; see also build 1.

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