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Farting - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Farting is the act of releasing gas from the digestive system through the anus, often producing a sound or odor. It is a natural bodily function.

farting

/ˈfɑrtɪŋ/ /ˈfɑːtɪŋ/

Definition:

Releasing gas from the digestive system through the anus, often with sound and odor.

Synonyms:

flatulence, passing gas, breaking wind

Part of Speech:

noun, verb (present participle)

Antonyms:

inhaling, holding breath

Common Collocations:

loud farting, silent farting, farting noise, uncontrollable farting

Derivatives:

farter, farted

Usage Tips:

Use "farting" informally; avoid in formal contexts due to its crude connotation.

Common Phrases:

farting around, caught farting, laughing at farting

Etymology:

From Old English *feortan*, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch *vurten* and German *furzen*.

Examples:

  • 1. The dog startled everyone by farting loudly during dinner.
  • 2. She couldn’t stop laughing after hearing her brother’s farting noise.
  • 3. Farting in public is considered rude in many cultures.
  • 4. He blamed the smell on the dog’s silent farting.

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