English · Phrasal verb Candidate

throw up

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see throw, up.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sử dụng ngoài nghĩa bóng hoặc thành ngữ: xem throw, up

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To vomit.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nôn mửa

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To produce or reveal something new or unexpected.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tạo ra hoặc tiết lộ điều gì đó mới

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “throw up” mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see throw, up.

Is “throw up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.