Flatulent
adjective
Having a lot of gas in the stomach or intestines.
He felt flatulent after a heavy meal at the party.

Often appears as...
- feel flatulent
- become flatulent
adjective
Inflated and empty, without substance or value.
The politician's promises turned out to be flatulent rhetoric.

Often appears as...
- flatulent promises
- flatulent rhetoric
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Having a lot of gas in the stomach or intestines.
He felt flatulent after a heavy meal at the party.

Often appears as...
- feel flatulent
- become flatulent
adjective
Inflated and empty, without substance or value.
The politician's promises turned out to be flatulent rhetoric.

Often appears as...
- flatulent promises
- flatulent rhetoric
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2

Physical Discomfort
Used when someone feels physical discomfort because of excess gas in the digestive system.

I avoided drinking soda because it makes me flatulent.
Embarrassing Context
Often relates to a potentially embarrassing physiological condition in social situations.

Saying you're flatulent in public might be awkward.
Medical Condition
Can be used in a medical or health-related context, explaining symptoms or conditions.

The patient reported feeling bloated and flatulent.
Physical Discomfort
Used when someone feels physical discomfort because of excess gas in the digestive system.

I avoided drinking soda because it makes me flatulent.
Embarrassing Context
Often relates to a potentially embarrassing physiological condition in social situations.

Saying you're flatulent in public might be awkward.
Medical Condition
Can be used in a medical or health-related context, explaining symptoms or conditions.

The patient reported feeling bloated and flatulent.
Physical Discomfort
Used when someone feels physical discomfort because of excess gas in the digestive system.

I avoided drinking soda because it makes me flatulent.
Embarrassing Context
Often relates to a potentially embarrassing physiological condition in social situations.

Saying you're flatulent in public might be awkward.
Medical Condition
Can be used in a medical or health-related context, explaining symptoms or conditions.

The patient reported feeling bloated and flatulent.
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