flatulent

American  

[flach-uh-luhnt] / ˈflætʃ ə lənt /

adjective

1. generating gas in the alimentary canal, as food.

2. attended with, caused by, or suffering from such an accumulation of gas.

3. having unsupported pretensions; inflated and empty; pompous; turgid.

   a flatulent style.

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flatulent British  

/ ˈflætjʊlənt /

adjective

1. suffering from or caused by an excessive amount of gas in the alimentary canal, producing uncomfortable distension

2. generating excessive gas in the alimentary canal

3. pretentious or windy in style

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Other Word Forms

• flatulence noun
• flatulency noun
• flatulently adverb
• nonflatulent adjective

Etymology

Origin of flatulent

First recorded in 1590–1600; French , from New Latin flātulentus; flatus, -ulent

Example Sentences

His character, a slovenly, flatulent insult hurler leading a team of failed operatives, is, of course, more complex than that.

From Los Angeles Times

He argued that some of the removals might stand a court test as the case progresses, noting that some of the books dealt more with “juvenile, flatulent humor” than weightier subjects.

From Seattle Times

There was that flatulent passenger on an American Airlines flight from Phoenix to Austin, Texas.

From Seattle Times

Natural gas by any other would smell just as flatulent.

From Seattle Times

Not to cast about for trends, but what do the movies of 2023 have against balding, flatulent, socially awkward teachers named Paul?

From Los Angeles Times