keck

intransitive-verb
UK: /kek/
US: /kek/

  1. To heave or retch as if about to vomit.

    1. I tried to swallow the pill, but I started to keck.
    2. The smell of the spoiled milk made her keck involuntarily.

Synonyms

gag retch choke splutter
keck transitive-verb

  1. To suppress or choke back (a feeling or expression).

    1. I had to keck a laugh during the serious meeting.
    2. She tried to keck back the tears, but they streamed down her face.
keck noun

  1. A sound made when trying not to vomit.

    1. I heard a little keck from behind the door.
    2. The sudden keck alerted me to her discomfort.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "keck" is /kek/ in British English and /kek/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "keck": gag, retch, choke, splutter.

Example usage of "keck": "I tried to swallow the pill, but I started to keck.". More examples on the page.