barfogenesis

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noun

Motion sickness caused by video media, particularly video games and virtual reality environments.

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cybersicknesssimulation sickness
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Meanings

nounbarfogenesis (uncountable)
  1. slanguncountableMotion 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 & antonyms

nounMotion sickness caused by video media, particularly video games and virtual reality environments.

Similar
cybersicknesssimulation sickness
Also see
cybersickness

Origin

From barf + -o- + -genesis.

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barfogenesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/barfogenesis

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“barfogenesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/barfogenesis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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