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.
I've heard 'vomick' all my life, but you don't hear it as much these days. I use it now more for effect.
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)
At home
Mae:
You all right?
Earl:
Not sure - might vomic.
- Something disgusting or sickening (noun)
Talking about food
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 and Etymology
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.
Usage 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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I've heard 'vomick' all my life, but you don't hear it as much these days. I use it now more for effect. 
