First Known Use: circa 1798
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retch
verb \ˈrech, especially British ˈrēch\
: to vomit or feel as if you are about to vomit
Full Definition of RETCH
transitive verb
: vomit 1
intransitive verb
: to make an effort to vomit; also : vomit
— retch noun
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Origin of RETCH
Middle English *rechen to spit, retch, from Old English hrǣcan to spit, hawk; akin to Old Norse hrækja to spit
RETCH Defined for Kids
retch
verb \ˈrech\
retchedretch·ing
Definition of RETCH for Kids
: to vomit or try to vomit
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retch
intransitive verb \ˈrech, especially British ˈrēch\
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