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Definition of flatulence

flatulence

/ˈflætʃ.ə.ləns/
flat · u · lence
Adverb:flatulently
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Plural:flatulences
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Adjective:flatulent
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• noun

1

The accumulation of gas in the alimentary canal, or the expulsion of such gas from the intestines.

Example

"Consuming high-fiber legumes and carbonated beverages can sometimes cause temporary abdominal bloating and flatulence."

2

Pretentious, empty, or inflated speech or writing; pomposity.

Example

"The critic dismissed the politician's two-hour speech as sheer rhetorical flatulence."

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• Nearby Words

flattery
flattish
flattop
flatulence
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flatware
flatworm

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French flatulence, derived from Modern Latin flatulentia, from Latin flatus ('a blowing, breath, snorting'), the past participle of flare ('to blow').

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