ralph

verb

ˈralf,
ˈrau̇f
-ed/-ing/-s
slang
: vomit

Word History

Etymology

imitative

First Known Use

circa 1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ralph was circa 1966

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“Ralph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ralph. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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