spew
IPA: spjˈu
noun
- (slang) Vomit.
- (slang) Ejaculate or ejaculation.
- Nonsense or lies.
- Material that has been ejected in a stream, or the act of spewing.
- A white powder or dark crystals that appear on the surface of improperly tanned leather.
- Adhesive that is squeezed from a joint under pressure and held across the joint by a fillet, thereby strengthening the joint.
verb
- (transitive) To eject forcibly and in a stream,
- (intransitive) To be forcibly ejected.
- (transitive) To speak or write quickly and voluminously, especially words that are not worth listening to or reading.
- (intransitive) To be written or spoken voluminously.
- (intransitive, informal) To vomit.
- (intransitive) To ejaculate.
- (intransitive, leather-working) To develop a white powder or dark crystals on the surface of finished leather, as a result from improper tanning.
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Examples of "spew" in Sentences
- The volcano began to spew hot lava and ash into the air, creating a spectacular but dangerous display
- The angry driver began to spew curse words at the other cars on the road, causing a scene of chaos and confusion
- The broken water pipe started to spew water all over the kitchen floor, creating a slippery and dangerous situation
- The politician continued to spew lies and misinformation during his speech, causing outrage and disbelief among the audience
- The overflowing garbage can began to spew a foul odor throughout the room, causing everyone to cover their noses in disgust
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