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General Slang
technicolor yawn
TEK-nih-kuh-luh YAWN · noun · informal
an act of vomiting
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Definitions
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A humorous euphemism for vomiting.
“Three schooners in and he did a technicolor yawn.”
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technicolor yawn In A Sentence
Three schooners in and he did a technicolor yawn.
Origin & Usage
Coined/popularised by Barry Humphries; a jocular Aussie term for spewing.
Variants
technicolour yawn
People Also Ask
What does technicolor yawn mean?
It's a jokey Australian euphemism for vomiting, especially after too much to drink.
Who came up with technicolor yawn?
It was coined and popularised by Australian comedian Barry Humphries, creator of Dame Edna Everage.
Why is it called a technicolor yawn?
The 'yawn' pokes fun at the open mouth, while 'technicolor' nods to the colourful mess produced.
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