plural of throw-up

(colloquial) Vomit.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see throw, up. / (now colloquial) To vomit. / To produce something new or unexpected. / To cause something such as dust or water to rise into the air.

present participle of throw up

Alternative spelling of throw up (“vomit”) / A kind of simple graffiti; a throwie.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of throw up

(archaic, slang, idiomatic) To give up a contest; to acknowledge defeat; throw in the towel.

present participle of throw up the sponge

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of throw up the sponge

(intransitive) To raise both hands in the air in an exasperated manner. / (intransitive, idiomatic) To cease an attempt because it is perceived as doomed.