Associations to the word «Bloating»

Wiktionary

BLOAT, verb. To cause to become distended
BLOAT, verb. To fill soft substance with gas, water, etc.; to cause to swell
BLOAT, verb. (intransitive) to become distended; to swell up
BLOAT, verb. To fill with vanity or conceit
BLOAT, verb. To preserve by slightly salting and lightly smoking
BLOAT, noun. Distention of the abdomen from death
BLOAT, noun. (figurative) wasteful use of space
BLOAT, noun. (derogatory) (slang) (dated) A worthless, dissipated fellow.
BLOAT, adjective. (obsolete) bloated

Dictionary definition

BLOAT, noun. Swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas.
BLOAT, verb. Become bloated or swollen or puff up; "The dead man's stomach was bloated".
BLOAT, verb. Make bloated or swollen; "Hunger bloated the child's belly".

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