Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

regurgitate

verb
/rɪˈɡɜːrdʒɪteɪt/
Definition
To bring swallowed food up again to the mouth.
Examples
  • The bird will regurgitate the food for its chicks.
  • Students often regurgitate information during exams without really understanding it.
Meaning
Regurgitate refers to the act of returning something that has been swallowed back to its starting point, typically used in the context of food or information.
Synonyms
  • Vomit
  • Reflux
  • Return