barfogenesis
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Meaning · English
Motion sickness caused by video media, particularly video games and virtual reality environments.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Camera control is especially tough to learn and can leave players with a case of barfogenesis.
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 “barfogenesis” mean?
Motion sickness caused by video media, particularly video games and virtual reality environments.
Is “barfogenesis” formal or informal?
barfogenesis is generally slang.