vomic
In Appalachian and Southern speech, "vomic" (also vomick or vammick) means to vomit or throw up. It can also describe something nasty enough to cause disgust.
Hillbilly Dude Says...
I've heard 'vomic' all my life, but you don't hear it as much these days. I use it now more for effect. Pronunciation
[VAHM-ick] or [VUH-mick]
Meaning & Usage
- To vomit, throw up (verb)
Mae:
You all right?
You all right?
Earl:
Not sure - might vomic.
Not sure - might vomic.- Something disgusting or sickening (noun)
Mae:
What’s that mess in the sink?
What’s that mess in the sink?
Earl:
Looks like a vomic.
Looks like a vomic.other spellings: vomick, and vammick
★ "Vomic" is usually said in casual or joking talk. It’s not a polite word - it’s plain and earthy. ★
Origin
A dialect variant of "vomit," with the final "t" dropped or softened into a "c/k" sound. Found in Appalachian and Southern speech patterns alongside other altered words.
Notes
Still heard in rural Appalachian and Southern communities, especially among older speakers. Rarely used in writing, but common in oral tradition.
Say It Like a Southerner
Said plain: "vahm-ick" or "vuh-mick." The "t" sound of vomit shifts to "c/k."