unicorn vomit

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

something overly idealized or ridiculously perfect

Literally: vomit from a mythical unicorn
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

The new startup's business plan sounds like unicorn vomit.

AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)

Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “unicorn vomit” mean?

something overly idealized or ridiculously perfect Literally: vomit from a mythical unicorn

Is “unicorn vomit” formal or informal?

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