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Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Chunder

What does it mean?

To vomit.

Is it positive or negative?

Negative.

When do you use it?

Common slang for being sick, especially after drinking too much or feeling motion sickness.

Examples

Example 1: He had too much to drink and ended up chundering in the taxi home.

Example 2: That roller coaster made me feel like I was going to chunder.

Question for you

What’s the most common word for "to vomit" in your own language?

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