Barfogenesis

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Motion sickness caused by video media, particularly video games and virtual reality environments. slang, uncountable

    "Camera control is especially tough to learn and can leave players with a case of barfogenesis."

Synonyms

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cybersicknesscybersicknesssimulation sicknesssimulation sickness

Example

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"Camera control is especially tough to learn and can leave players with a case of barfogenesis."

Etymology

From barf + -o- + -genesis.

Related phrases

motion sicknessvideo gamesvirtual reality

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