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Origin and Etymology of bloat
Middle English blout, blote soft, pliable, from Old Norse blautr soft, weak; akin to Old English blēat miserable
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First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same yearDefinition of bloat
bloated;
bloating;
bloats
1 a
: to make turgid or swollen
b
: to cause abdominal distension in
2
: to fill to capacity or overflowing
Recent Examples of bloat from the Web
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But the keepers of the game are projecting a $1 billion bump in television, ticketing, sponsorship and merchandising sales by bloating its golden goose from 64 to 80 games.
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Symptoms of the non-fatal infection include diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight, cramping, bloating, gas, nausea and vomiting.
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Cyclosporiasis is caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis and can cause diarrhea, cramps, bloating, and other common stomach-bug symptoms.
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This treatment, at one of Seattle’s best spas, includes cupping and lymphatic-drainage massage to improve circulation and reduce bloating and swelling, plus 30 minutes in an Infrared Jade Pod to sweat out the last of the toxins.
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Cleansing can also lead to unwanted issues, like constipation (from lack of fiber) and bloating (due to excess fructose from juice cleanses).
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Though some people may be tempted to overeat, experts suggest taking it slow to avoid bloating and other gastrointestinal issues.
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Chamomile This go-to herb for sleep and relaxation also happens to be great at relieving GI discomfort and bloating when consumed as a tea.
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Fortune Cutting Bureaucracy Bloat The White House today is expected to propose combining the Education and Labor departments into one federal agency, the centerpiece of a plan to shrink a bureaucracy the president says is bloated.
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First Known Use of bloat
1677
Definition of bloat
1 a
: one that is bloated
b
: unwarranted or excessive growth or enlargement
- bureaucratic bloat
2
: digestive disturbance of ruminant animals and especially cattle marked by accumulation of gas in one or more stomach compartments
3
: a condition of large dogs marked by distension and usually life-threatening rotation of the stomach
Recent Examples of bloat from the Web
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Coming after this succession of short releases, the bloat of Scorpion could end up seeming doubly exhausting.
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Torn up beside the road,/ a bloat of skin and fur./ Afloat in bathtub, clean,/ blue-lipped, forgiven.
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One poor dietary decision and your belly bloats and bulges.
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Low-fat dairy, plus nuts, and seeds can also help give you a bloat-busting boost.
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Everything’s all romantic before the after dinner bloat.
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Who cares—that's a Céline shearling hiding my bloat, pal.
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The first thought was bloat — a twisted gut, always a possibility for large-chested breeds like his boxer–pit bull mix.
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He's seen more bloat and blood than any person should have to.
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First Known Use of bloat
1836
BLOAT Defined for English Language Learners
BLOAT Defined for Kids
verb
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ˈblōt
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Definition of bloat for Students
bloated;
bloating
: to make swollen with or as if with fluid
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of bloat
: to make turgid:
a
: to produce edema in
b
: to cause or result in accumulation of gas in the digestive tract of
- cucumbers sometimes bloat me
c
: to cause abdominal distension in
: to become turgid
medical Definition of bloat
1
: a digestive disturbance of ruminant animals and especially cattle marked by accumulation of gas in one or more stomach compartments
2 a
: a condition of large dogs marked by distension and usually life-threatening rotation of the stomach
b
: any flatulent digestive disturbance of domestic animals
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