Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Emetic /ĭm-ĕt'-ĭk/ · E·met·ic · IPA /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ 01 a. Inducing to vomit; exciting the stomach to discharge its contents by the mouth. 1. Inducing to vomit; exciting the stomach to discharge its contents by the mouth.(Med.)