flatulent

[ flach-uh-luhnt ]

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.

flatulent

/ 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

Derived Forms

• ˈflatulently, adverb
• ˈflatulence, noun

Other Words From

• flatu·lence flatu·len·cy noun
• flatu·lent·ly adverb
• non·flatu·lent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of flatulent¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; French , from New Latin flātulentus; flatus, -ulent

Word History and Origins

Origin of flatulent¹

C16: from New Latin flātulentus , from Latin: flatus

Example Sentences

But Gary Oldman and “Slow Horses” finally made inroads with Emmy voters this year, and I can’t see how Oldman doesn’t grab the trophy for his portrayal of the foul-mouthed, flatulent, booze-soaked, greasy British intelligence officer Jackson Lamb.

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In a career studded with brilliant work, his portrayal of the foul-mouthed, flatulent, booze-soaked veteran secret agent Jackson Lamb might be the best thing he has ever done.

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His character, a slovenly, flatulent insult hurler leading a team of failed operatives, is, of course, more complex than that.

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An aggressively flatulent vision of undarned socks, rumpled shirts and unspeakably greasy trench coat, Lamb is invariably surrounded by whiskey bottles and the moldering remnants of Chinese takeout.

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Oldman has enjoyed a brilliant career, and the foul-mouthed, flatulent, booze-soaked veteran secret agent Jackson Lamb might be the best thing he has ever done.

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