bloating Meaning & Definition
/ˈbləʊtɪŋ/
What Does Bloating Mean?
As a verb, bloating means present participle and gerund of bloat. As a noun, it means A bloated condition; distention.
Quick Facts About Bloating
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbləʊtɪŋ/ |
| Plural | bloatings |
Bloating Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of bloat
Bloating as a Noun
- A bloated condition; distention.
Verb
- To cause to become distended.
- (veterinary medicine) to get an overdistended rumen, talking of a ruminant.
- To fill soft substance with gas, water, etc.; to cause to swell.
- To become distended; to swell up.
- To fill with vanity or conceit.
- To preserve by slightly salting and lightly smoking.
bloated herring
Synonyms of Bloating
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Bloating synonyms and antonyms →Bloating in a Sentence
bloated herring
Word Forms & Grammar
bloating
bloating (plural bloatings)
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