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farts

n. countable
B1 Intermediate UK //fˈɑːts// farts

n. gas that comes out of your bottom, often making a sound or a smell. It is a natural part of how your body works after you eat.

n. intestinal gas expelled through the anus. Often considered crude or humorous in social contexts; plural form of 'fart'.


SIMPLE

The dog farts when he eats too much cheese.

CONTEXTUAL

Certain foods like beans and cabbage are famous for causing farts because they are harder for the body to digest.

COMPLEX

While the release of intestinal gases is a universal biological necessity, the social stigma surrounding farts varies significantly across different cultures and historical periods.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural to refer to the general occurrence of gas.

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