Meaning of the word spew in English

What does spew mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

spew

US /spjuː/
UK /spjuː/

Verb

1.

to emit or eject (liquid, gas, or other matter) in large quantities

Example:
The volcano began to spew ash and lava.
The broken pipe continued to spew water onto the street.
2.

to say or write a lot of words, especially in an angry or uncontrolled way

Example:
He began to spew insults at his opponent.
The newspaper continued to spew propaganda.

Noun

a gush or flow of something, especially liquid or gas

Example:
A sudden spew of water erupted from the broken pipe.