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Definition of bloating

bloating

/ˈbloʊ.tɪŋ/
bloat · ing
Plural:bloatings
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Adjective:bloated
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bloating Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A physical sensation or condition in which a part of the body, especially the abdomen, feels full, tight, and swollen due to fluid retention or excess gas.

Example

"Drinking plenty of water and reducing salt intake can help alleviate abdominal bloating."

2

The process or state of becoming excessively large, inefficient, or overstaffed, as in a budget or organization.

Example

"The audit revealed significant administrative bloating across several departments."

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• Rhymes for bloating

• Nearby Words

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bloated
bloatedness
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bloatware
blob
blobby

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bloating. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bloating
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