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

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 • Jun. 6, 2024

While we'll see a new side to Gary Oldman's flatulent Jackson Lamb.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2023

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 • Nov. 9, 2023

Portnoy is best known for a series of movies featuring him as an assortment of flatulent characters in fat suits, reminiscent of Eddie Murphy's Klumps franchise – if that starred Chris Farley.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2023

Kathy was tempted, but it was already seven o’clock, they were about to eat dinner, and she knew she wasn’t about to drive through the night again with four kids and a flatulent dog.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers