spits up

Ejects partially digested

Spits up describes the gentle regurgitation typical of infants, where small amounts of milk or formula come back up shortly after feeding: The baby spits up after every bottle.

Unlike vomiting, spitting up is usually effortless and not a sign of illness.

Adults occasionally use it for mild regurgitation: My stomach spits up acid when I eat too fast.

vomit

throw up

Eject stomach contents

pukeForceful stomach emptying
barfExpel stomach contents
upchuckEject stomach contents

spew · retch · heave · emesis · expel · disgorge · eject · sick · hurl · technicolor yawn

nausea

queasy

Mildly sick to stomach

nauseatedFeeling urge to vomit
sickUnwell or impressively cool
gagMouth restraint or jest

retch · heave · seasick · carsick · motion sickness · morning sickness · queasiness · bilious · upset stomach · malaise

infant

burping

Expelling stomach gas orally

bibMealtime chest covering
droolSaliva spilling out
formulaFixed method or notation

colic · nursing · breastfeeding · newborn · baby · posset · diapers · onesie · pacifier · swaddle

reflux

acid reflux

Stomach contents reversing course

GERDChronic digestive disorder
gastroesophagealOf stomach and esophagus
heartburnGastric acid irritation

regurgitation · esophagus · stomach acid · indigestion · dyspepsia · gastritis · peptic ulcer · antacid · bile · gastric

Opposites

direction of ingestion

spits upswallows

Gulps or migratory birds

ingests · consumes · eats · takes in · drinks

retention vs expulsion

spits upkeeps down

Suppresses or controls

holds down · retains · digests · absorbs · keeps in

intensity of expulsion

spits upvomits

Forcibly expels stomach contents

throws up · projectile vomits · pukes · hurls · retches

Family

spit, spits, spitting, spat

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G