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flatulent

/ˈflætjʊlənt/

Meanings
  • Adjective or verb

    Releasing intestinal gas, especially audibly.

    - "The beans gave him a very flatulent dinner."
    - "His flatulent friend passed wind in the elevator."
    - "The cow produces a great deal of flatulent methane."
    - "The doctor prescribed medication to reduce his patient's flatulent symptoms."
  • Adjective

    Characterized by or causing the expulsion of intestinal gas.

    - "The flatulent dog's farts smelled terrible."
    - "The flatulent goat produced large amounts of methane."

Synonyms

breezy , curmurring , gassy , windy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with flatulent
putrid , ridiculous , obnoxious , prudent , asiduous
Variants
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flatulent , flatulently
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'flatulēns', meaning 'bloated' or 'swollen', derived from 'flatus' meaning 'flat' or 'swollen' and 'lēns' meaning 'full'.


Trivia
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  1. The average person passes gas about 14 times a day.

  2. The longest recorded fart was over 10 feet long.

  3. Passing gas can help relieve pain and discomfort caused by intestinal cramps.

  4. In some cultures, passing gas at the table is considered rude or disrespectful.

  5. There are various products available to help reduce flatulence, such as activated charcoal and probiotics.


Related Concepts
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  1. Intestinal gas: Intestinal gas is a natural byproduct of digestion and metabolism in the human body. It consists mainly of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and methane gases.

  2. Passing wind: Passing wind, also known as breaking wind or passing gas, is the expulsion of intestinal gas from the rectum. It is a normal bodily function and is usually odorless.

  3. Fart: A fart, also known as a passing wind or a breaking wind, is the expulsion of intestinal gas from the rectum. It is often accompanied by a sound and sometimes an odor.


Culture
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Flatulence has been a source of humor and embarrassment throughout history. It has been a common topic in literature, particularly in works dealing with bodily functions. In art, flatulence has been depicted in various forms, such as in the famous painting 'The Fart' by Jaques-Louis David. In music, there have been songs dedicated to flatulence, such as 'Gas' by The Residents. In folklore, it is believed that flatulence can ward off evil spirits.

How to Memorize "flatulent"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the word 'flatulent', visualize a bloated animal releasing intestinal gas. Imagine the sound and smell associated with it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'flatulent' with the image of a balloon that is filled with gas and needs to be released.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Flatulence: Farts Loudly And Trouble Under Normally Calm Environments' to remember the meaning of the word.


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