break wind
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Definition
Verb: - To expel intestinal gas through the anus; to flatulate.
Usage
This is a direct, informal, and somewhat euphemistic verb phrase used to describe the bodily function of releasing gas from the digestive system via the anus. It is considered more polite than the most common synonym but is still informal.
Examples
- He tried to discreetly break wind during the silent meeting.
- Certain foods can cause a person to break wind more frequently.
- The doctor explained that it is perfectly normal to break wind several times a day.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is typically used in a factual or mildly humorous context. It is less crude than its most direct synonym but is not used in formal medical or scientific writing, where terms like "flatulate" or "pass flatus" are preferred.
Variants and Related Words
- Flatulate (verb): The formal or medical term for the same action.
- Pass gas (verb phrase): A common, neutral synonym for "break wind."
Synonyms
- Pass gas
- Flatulate
- Fart (vulgar/slang)
Related Idioms or Phrases
- Let one rip: A very informal and humorous idiom with the same meaning.
- After dinner, he went to another room to let one rip.
Verb
- expel intestinal gases through the anus