English Explanatory Dictionary

blech

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. An imitation of the sound of gagging, used to express disgust or disdain.
verb
  1. To have the vomiting reflex triggered.
noun
  1. A metal sheet used to cover stovetop burners on Shabbat to allow food to be kept warm without violating the prohibition against cooking.

Pronunciation

/blɛk/ /blɛx/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-blech.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-blech2.wav

Word forms

blech bleck bleches bleching bleched blechs

Etymology

Imitative.

Synonyms

feh pfaugh pish pshaw pooh plata

Related words

gag argh

Derived words

blechy bletcherous
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