farting

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farting

A child is embarrassed after accidentally farting in a quiet classroom.

Definition

Noun: The act of expelling intestinal gas through the anus; the release of gas from the digestive system via the rectum. It is a normal bodily function.

Usage and Examples

Noun: - The sound of farting in the quiet library was embarrassing. - Excessive farting can sometimes indicate a dietary issue.

Advanced Usage
  • As a gerund (verbal noun): The word "farting" functions as a gerund, describing the action itself.
    • Farting during yoga class requires careful concentration to avoid.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fart (noun): The act or an instance of expelling gas.
    • He let out a loud fart.
  • Fart (verb): To expel intestinal gas.
    • The dog farted on the couch.
  • Flatulence (noun): The state of having gas in the digestive system, or the gas itself; a more formal, medical term.
    • Beans can cause flatulence.
Synonyms
  • Breaking wind: A common euphemism.
  • Passing gas: A polite and common alternative phrase.
  • Flatulating: The formal verb form (less common in everyday speech).
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • To fart around (phrasal verb): To waste time or fool around. (Note: This is a compound phrasal verb using "fart").
    • Stop farting around and get to work!
farting

A child is embarrassed after accidentally farting in a quiet classroom.

Noun
  1. a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus

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