Barfy

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑrfi/

Definitions of barfy

adjective describing something that is likely to induce vomiting; nauseating

Example Sentences

A1 The smell of the garbage was barfy.

A2 I felt barfy after eating too much candy.

B1 The food at that restaurant was so barfy, I couldn't finish it.

B2 The combination of flavors in that dish was surprisingly barfy.

C1 The barfy taste of the medicine made it difficult to swallow.

C2 The texture of the dessert was so barfy, I couldn't bring myself to take another bite.

Examples of barfy in a Sentence

formal The smell of the garbage made me feel a bit barfy.

informal That movie was so gross, it made me feel super barfy.

slang I can't eat that, it looks totally barfy.

figurative The thought of public speaking makes me feel barfy.

Grammatical Forms of barfy

• past tense: barfied
• plural: barfies
• comparative: barfier
• superlative: barfiest
• present tense: barfs
• future tense: will barf
• perfect tense: have barfed
• continuous tense: is barfing
• singular: barfy
• positive degree: barfy
• infinitive: to barf
• gerund: barfing
• participle: barfed

Origin and Evolution of barfy

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: American English

Story behind the word: The word 'barfy' is believed to have originated as a colloquial slang term in American English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that induces a feeling of nausea or disgust, the word 'barfy' has evolved to also be used in a more lighthearted or humorous manner to describe something unappealing or unattractive.