What Does the 🤮 (Vomit) Emoji Mean? All Your Questions Answered

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Learn what the vomit emoji means and how to use it

Co-authored by Amber Crain Reviewed by Candace Gasper

Last Updated: March 4, 2025 Fact Checked

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Wondering how to interpret or use the 🤮 (vomit) emoji? This rather visual emoji features bright green puke pouring from its mouth, and it can mean a few different things depending on context. In this article, we'll explain exactly what the 🤮 (vomit) emoji means and how to use it in different situations. We'll also touch on a few common 🤮 (vomit) emoji pairings you can experiment with. Scroll on down for everything you need to know about the barfing emoji!

What does the 🤮 (vomit) emoji mean?

• The 🤮 (vomit) emoji is usually a reaction to something gross, ugly, or repulsive. It essentially means, "That's nasty!" or "I'm so disgusted by this."
• The 🤮 (vomit) emoji can also indicate a physical illness like feeling queasy, vomiting, or being hungover.
• Use the 🤮 (vomit) emoji in a serious or humorous way, depending on the context and what you're trying to convey.

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What does the 🤮 (vomit) emoji mean?

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   The 🤮 (vomit) emoji is a reaction to something gross or repulsive. When used this way, the 🤮 emoji essentially means, “Ugh, that’s nasty!” People may use it when they see something ugly or something that makes them feel annoyed or sick to their stomach. It can be a serious or humorous reaction, depending on the context. For example:

   • ”Who decorated this office space?! The carpet color alone is an atrocity 🤮.”
   • ”Saw Erik picking his nose in class again 🤢🤮”
   • ”People who are rude and disrespectful to waitstaff make me 🤮.”
   • ”Can you believe this uniform we have to wear?! 🤮 I feel like fashion disaster!"
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   The 🤮 (vomit) emoji can indicate physical illness or feeling nauseous. The visual says it all! The 🤮 emoji is the perfect choice if you currently have morning sickness, a stomach bug, or any kind of illness that makes you vomit or feel sick to your stomach. For instance:

   • "Thought the morning sickness stopped after the first trimester? Nope 🤮🤮🤮”
   • "Can you take notes for me in class? Been 🤮 all morning—food poisoning."
   • "Was feeling proud of myself for avoiding a hangover after last night's party—until I stood up and 🤮 everywhere."
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   The 🤮 (vomit) emoji can also mean psychological or emotional discomfort. While this emoji is often used to denote literal illness, you may also see it used in a more figurative sense by someone who’s dealing with something uncomfortable, nerve-wracking, or emotional. For example:

   • ”Just wrapped up my job interview. I’m not sure how it went tbh 🤮.”
   • ”Heading into my algebra exam rn. 🤮 I studied all night but I’m still worried.”
   • ”Ran into my ex at the coffee shop 😳 And he was with his new gf 🤮”
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How to Use the 🤮 (Vomit) Emoji

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   Express your disgust in a serious or humorous way. The 🤮 (vomit) emoji is super versatile! You can use it for pretty much anything that makes you feel grossed out or repulsed, whether you’re being totally serious or humorously dramatic.

   • ”Just took a bite of old yogurt 🤮 why do I forget to check the expiration date?!”
   • ”Pretty sure I swallowed a bug on my morning walk 🤮 extra protein, right?”
   • ”She showed up wearing the exact same dress as me 🤮 total fiasco.”
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   Let your friends know that you’re sick or hungover. Why type out your symptoms when the 🤮 (vomit) emoji can do all the heavy lifting? You don’t necessarily have to be vomiting to use it, though; you can also use it to indicate you're feeling queasy or generally ill.

   • ”I’m staying home from school. Stomach bug 🤒🤮.”
   • ”Thanks for making me take that last tequila shot. Nonstop 🤮 this morning.”
   • ”I’m never riding a roller coaster again. Ever. 🤢🤮”
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   Show that you’re feeling anxious or emotional about something. You don’t have to be physically ill to use the 🤮 (vomit) emoji. You can also use it to communicate that you’re feeling nerve-wracked or emotionally rocked by something.

   • "Cher just texted me for the first time since we broke up 🤮🤮 I’m not ready to talk to her.”
   • ”Trying out for the volleyball team in a few minutes. I’m so nervous 🤮.”
   • ”Did you see Jeremy flirting with her?? Literally no shame 😤🤮”
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Similar Emojis and Common Pairings

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   😷 (unwell) emoji: Try this emoji if you're sick with something contagious, like a cold or the flu.

   • "Staying home today 😷 I don't want to give anyone else this bug!"
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   🤢 (nauseated) emoji: Go with this emoji if you're feeling queasy but you're not quite ready to 🤮 yet.

   • "I shouldn't have had that extra serving of mashed potatoes at lunch 🤢"
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   🤒 (sick with fever) emoji: If you're ill and have a fever (but you aren't throwing up), you could use this emoji instead.

   • "Ugh, I can't hang out today 🤒 I'm pretty sure I have the flu."
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   🥴 (woozy) emoji: This is a good one if you're feeling dizzy or queasy, especially after drinking alcohol.

   • "Come out to the party tonight, Cara! It's gonna be a blast 🎉 🍺 🥴"
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   Pair a few emojis together to say something even more specific. You can easily tell a story without words with a few creative emoji pairings! Feel free to invent your own combinations, but here are a few ideas to get you started:

   • 🎢 🤢 🤮 : Try this combo if you're feeling rocked by something either emotionally or literally.
   • 🍺 😵 🤮 : After a night of drinking, you might text your friend this string of emojis rather than type it all out. They'll get the idea!
   • 🤢 🤮 🛏 : Use this pairing to communicate that you're staying home because you're sick or hungover and plan to stay in bed all day.
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