barf
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Of a system: to fail.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The program barfed as a result of the invalid input.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “barf” mean?
Of a system: to fail.
Is “barf” formal or informal?
barf is generally slang.