The difference between Hurl and Throw up

When used as nouns, hurl means a throw, especially a violent throw, whereas throw up means vomit.


Hurl is also verb with the meaning: to throw (something) with force.

check bellow for the other definitions of Hurl and Throw up

  1. Hurl as a verb (transitive):

    To throw (something) with force.

  2. Hurl as a verb (transitive):

    To utter (harsh or derogatory speech), especially at its target.

    Examples:

    "uxi ''The gangs hurled abuse at each other."

  3. Hurl as a verb (intransitive):

    To participate in the sport of hurling.

  4. Hurl as a verb (intransitive, slang):

    To vomit.

    Examples:

    "uxi Pass me the bucket; I've got to hurl."

  5. Hurl as a verb (obsolete):

    To twist or turn.

  1. Hurl as a noun:

    A throw, especially a violent throw; a fling.

    Examples:

    "uxi He managed a hurl of 50.3 metres."

    "uxi a hurl of abuse"

  2. Hurl as a noun (slang):

    The act of vomiting.

  3. Hurl as a noun (hurling):

    The act of hitting the sliotar with the hurley.

  4. Hurl as a noun (Ulster, Scotland, slang):

    A conveyance in a wheeled vehicle; a ride in a car, etc.

  5. Hurl as a noun (obsolete):

    tumult; riot; hurly-burly

  6. Hurl as a noun (obsolete):

    A table on which fibre is stirred and mixed by beating with a bow spring.

  1. Throw up as a verb:

  2. Throw up as a verb (now, _, colloquial):

    To vomit.

    Examples:

    "The baby threw up all over my shirt."

    "That cat is always throwing up hairballs."

  3. Throw up as a verb:

    To produce something new or unexpected.

    Examples:

    "This system has thrown up a few problems."

  4. Throw up as a verb:

    To cause something such as dust or water to rise into the air.

    Examples:

    "The car wheels threw up a shower of stones."

  5. Throw up as a verb:

    To erect, particularly hastily.

  6. Throw up as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To give up, abandon something.

  7. Throw up as a verb:

    To display a gang sign using the hands

  1. Throw up as a noun (colloquial):

    Vomit.

    Examples:

    "We had to scrub the seats for throw up when we left the dog in the car."

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