What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
spue
Example
The smell of the garbage made me spue. [spue: verb]
Example
She felt a sudden urge to spue after eating the spoiled food. [spue: verb]
puke
Example
He had too much to drink and ended up puking in the bathroom. [puking: gerund or present participle]
Example
The smell of the rotten eggs made her want to puke. [puke: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Puke is more commonly used than spue in everyday language, especially in American English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between spue and puke?
Spue may sound more formal or old-fashioned than puke, but both words are informal and casual in tone.
