Fart: meaning, definitions and examples

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fart

 

[ fษ‘หrt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sound, emission

A fart is an expulsion of gas from the digestive system through the rectum. It is a normal bodily function resulting from the digestion of food, although it can sometimes be socially awkward or comedic. Farts can vary in sound and odor depending on the diet and health of the individual. While often considered impolite in social settings, they are a natural occurrence that can sometimes indicate digestive health.

Synonyms

flatulence, gas, passing wind

Examples of usage

  • He let out a loud fart during the meeting.
  • The dog farted after eating.
  • Everyone laughed when she accidentally farted.
  • Farts can be both funny and embarrassing.

Translations

Translations of the word "fart" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคพเคฐเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Furz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kentut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะดั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pierdniฤ™cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใชใ‚‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pedo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gaz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉ๊ท€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุฑุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prd

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prd

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พๅฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prdenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ prump

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟำ™ั€ะดะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑรงqฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pedo

Word origin

The word 'fart' has its origins in the Old English word 'feortan', which means 'to break wind'. This term is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, like the Dutch 'farten' and the German 'furzen'. The usage of 'fart' in English dates back to the early medieval period, becoming a staple in both casual conversation and humorous contexts. Over the centuries, 'fart' has maintained its relevance due to the natural occurrence of flatulence in humans and animals. It has also sparked many cultural references, jokes, and idioms, making it a common term in modern vernacular, especially among children and in informal settings.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,928, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.