Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pukey
adjective
/ˈpjuːki/
Definition
Feeling as if you are going to vomit or having a nauseous sensation.
Examples
- After eating that expired food, I felt really pukey.
- The roller coaster made me feel pukey for the rest of the day.
- She said the smell of the fish was so strong it made her feeling pukey.
Meaning
The term describes a state of discomfort that often precedes vomiting, usually associated with sickness or indigestion.
Synonyms
- Nauseous
- Queasy
- Ill
- Unwell
