barfy

About to vomit

Barfy describes something that makes you want to vomit, or the queasy state of being about to: I felt barfy after that roller coaster, The barfy smell of old milk.

The word is informal and slightly childish, evoking playground complaints.

It can also dismiss something as disgusting or worthless: That movie was totally barfy.

nauseous

queasy

Mildly sick to stomach

  • sickUnwell or impressively cool
  • greenColor of vegetation
  • woozyDizzy and confused

seasick · carsick · airsick · dizzy · lightheaded · unwell · ill · bilious · unsettled · peaked

disgusting

gross

Total before subtractions

nauseating · off-putting · repellent · loathsome · vile · sickening · yucky · icky · nasty · stomach-turning

vomiting

gagging

Reflex throat constriction

upchucking · hurling · spewing · dry-heaving · regurgitating · ralphing · yacking

Categories
Opposites
digestive comfort

barfysettled

No longer in question

comfortable · fine · stable · steady · well

appeal/disgust quality

barfyappetizing

Stimulating desire for food

appealing · delicious · attractive · pleasant · delightful

general physical wellness

barfywell

Dug water source

healthy · fine · fit · hale · right as rain

Phrases
Family

barf, barfing, barfed, barfs

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G