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barfogenesis

barfogenesis noun: motion sickness caused by video media, particularly video games and virtual reality environments.

Noun

barfogenesis (uncountable)

  1. (slang) Motion sickness caused by video media, particularly video games and virtual reality environments.
    • Camera control is especially tough to learn and can leave players with a case of barfogenesis.2003 May 2, David W. Knight, “'Wolverine's Revenge' offers one heck of a ride”, in Indianapolis Star
    Synonyms:
    cybersickness, simulation sickness

Synonyms of barfogenesis

Origin of barfogenesis

From barf + -o- + -genesis.

Questions about barfogenesis

What does barfogenesis mean?
Barfogenesis means motion sickness caused by video media, particularly video games and virtual reality environments.
What part of speech is barfogenesis?
Barfogenesis is a noun.

Words near barfogenesis in the dictionary

  1. barfishes
  2. barflies
  3. barfly
  4. barfly jumping
  5. barfmail
  6. barfogenesis
  7. barfogenic
  8. Barfold
  9. barfolicious
  10. Barfoot
  11. Barfoots

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