flatulence

/ˈflætʃəlɪns/
/ˈflætʃəlɪns/
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Definitions of flatulence
  1. noun
    a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
    synonyms: flatulency, gas
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    type of:
    physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state
    the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
  2. noun
    pompously embellished language
    synonyms: turgidity, turgidness
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    type of:
    long-windedness, prolixity, prolixness, windiness, wordiness
    boring verbosity
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