flatulent

adj — 4 senses

flatulent

adj

UK /ˈflætjʊlənt/ · US /ˈflæt͡ʃələnt/

Etymology From Middle French flatulent.

1

Affected by gas in the intestine; likely to break wind.

Sorry, I'm a bit flatulent at the moment - just eaten some curry.

2

Causing flatulence.

a flatulent food

3

Reminiscent of flatulence.

a flatulent smell

4

Obsolete Empty; vain.

Synonyms: farty, flatulent, windy, gassy, breezy, curmurring
Derived terms: antiflatulent, deflatulent, flatulently, nonflatulent
Related terms: flatulence, flatulate

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