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gassy

 

[ หˆษกรฆsi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical condition

The term 'gassy' is often used to describe a state in which a person or animal has excessive gas in their digestive system. This condition can lead to bloating, discomfort, and flatulence. Gassy can also refer to certain types of beverages, particularly carbonated drinks, which release gas and can cause similar digestive issues when consumed in large quantities. Foods that are high in fiber or certain fermentable carbohydrates may also contribute to a person feeling gassy. It's important to monitor dietary choices to manage this condition effectively.

Synonyms

bloated, flatulent, windy.

Examples of usage

  • I feel really gassy after that meal.
  • Some carbonated drinks can make you gassy.
  • Eating beans can often leave you feeling gassy.
  • After indulging in cheese, he was quite gassy.

Translations

Translations of the word "gassy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gasoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅˆเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gasig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐะทะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gazowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใ‚นใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gazeux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gaseoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gazlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์Šค์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุงุฒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plynnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plynnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅซๆฐ”็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plinast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gassfullur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐะทะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qazlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gaseoso

Etymology

The word 'gassy' originates from the early 18th century, derived from the noun 'gas', which itself comes from the Greek 'khaos' meaning 'emptiness' or 'void'. The evolution of the term coincided with the scientific exploration of gases during the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century. Initially, 'gassy' referred to the state of containing or producing gas. Over time, its usage expanded into informal contexts, especially in describing physical discomfort caused by gas accumulation in the digestive system. The word reflects both the scientific language of chemistry and the colloquial expressions of bodily functions, showcasing its versatility in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,968 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.