What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
chunder
Example
After eating that spoiled food, I couldn't help but chunder all night. [chunder: verb]
Example
The smell of the garbage made me feel like I was going to chunder. [chunder: verb]
vomit
Example
She felt so sick that she had to run to the bathroom to vomit. [vomit: verb]
Example
The smell of the rotten eggs made him gag and almost vomit. [vomit: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Vomit is more commonly used than chunder in everyday language. Vomit is a widely recognized and accepted term used globally, while chunder is primarily used in Australian English and may not be familiar to non-Australian speakers.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between chunder and vomit?
While chunder is an informal Australian slang term, vomit is more versatile and can be employed in both formal and informal contexts. Vomit is the more formal and widely accepted term for describing the act of forcefully expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
