Noun: flatulence fla-chu-lun(t)s [N. Amer], flat-yû-lun(t)s [Brit]
- A state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
"His flatulence caused discomfort during the long meeting";
- flatulency, gas
- A reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus
"His constant flatulence was both embarrassing and amusing to his friends";
- flatus [technical], wind, breaking wind, poot [US, informal]
- Pompously embellished language
"The politician's speech was full of rhetorical flatulence";
- turgidity, turgidness
Derived forms: flatulences
Type of: inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, long-windedness, physical condition, physiological condition, physiological reaction, physiological state, prolixity, prolixness, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex, windiness, wordiness
Encyclopedia: Flatulence