fart

[ fahrt ]

noun

1. a release of intestinal gas through the anus; a flatus.
2. an irritating or foolish person.

verb (used without object)

1. to expel intestinal gas through the anus; break wind.

verb phrase

1. to spend time foolishly or aimlessly.

fart

/ fɑːt /

noun

1. an emission of intestinal gas from the anus, esp an audible one
2. a contemptible person

verb

1. to expel intestinal gas from the anus; to break wind
2. fart about or fart around
   1. to behave foolishly or aimlessly
   2. to waste time

Word History and Origins

Origin of fart¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English ferten, farten (verb), fert, fart (noun); cognate with Greek pérdein (verb), pordḗ (noun)

Word History and Origins

Origin of fart¹

Middle English farten ; related to Old Norse freta , Old High German ferzan to break wind, Sanskrit pardatē he breaks wind