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to bloat
01
to become larger and uncomfortable, often due to gas or excess fluid
Intransitive
02
to cause something to swell or become distended, often due to excess fluid, gas, or overeating
Transitive: to bloat the body or a body part
Bloat
01
swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas
bloat
v
bloated
adj
bloated
adj
bloater
n
bloater
n
Example
After the large meal, his stomach bloated noticeably.
By the time they recognized the allergy, the face had already bloated.
Avoiding certain foods will help prevent the stomach from bloating in the future.
Carbonated drinks can bloat the abdomen by introducing excess gas into the digestive system.
Overindulging in salty snacks can bloat the body with water retention.
