Bloating
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbləʊtɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Bloating is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of bloat.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of bloat.
More Meanings
- A bloated condition; distention.
Example Sentences
The bloatings, the bowel distentions, the torments from gas retention, the inability to expel flatus, are all conspicuously absent and if present are so in a mild degree.
Word Forms
- bloatings
Synonyms for bloating
Depending on context, synonyms include bloatedness, swelling, turgidity, distension, ectasia, ectasis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include distended, tumescent, tumid, swollen, puffed, puffy.
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