Vomick (Vomic / Vomit)

In Appalachian and Southern speech, "vomick" (also vomic or vammick) means to vomit or throw up. It can also describe something nasty enough to cause disgust.

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synonyms: puke, throw up, puking, throwing up

Hillbilly Dude Says...

I've heard 'vomick' 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?

Earl:

Not sure - might vomic.

- Something disgusting or sickening (noun)

Mae:

What’s that mess in the sink?

Earl:

Looks like a vomic.

variations: vomic, 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."

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Common Questions

Is "vomic" just slang for vomit?

Yes - it’s a dialect form with the same meaning.

Do people outside the South say it?

Rarely. It’s strongest in Appalachian and Southern speech.

Can it be used as a noun?

Yes - people may call something gross "a vomic."