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to bloat
01
to become larger and uncomfortable, often due to gas or excess fluid
Intransitive
Examples
Consuming too much salty food can cause your body to bloat.
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
Examples
Overindulging in salty snacks can bloat the body with water retention.
Bloat
01
swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas
02
software inefficiency or unnecessary resource usage
SlangExamples
This app has too much bloat slowing down my device.
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