windy

B1 · Intermediate

adj. having many bends or turns, like a road.

adj. characterised by many curves, bends, or turns; synonymous with 'winding'.

Español:serpenteante

“The car moved slowly down the windy mountain road.”

“The bus navigated the windy coastal path with difficulty, as the sharp turns required constant braking and gear changes.”

C1 · Advanced British English · Slang

adj. feeling nervous or scared about something.

adj. experiencing fear or apprehension.

“He got a bit windy before his first solo flight.”

“The younger recruits started to get windy as the deadline for the operation approached, despite their intensive training.”

C1 · Advanced Formal

adj. using too many words to say something simple.

adj. using or containing too many words; verbose or long-winded.

“The politician gave a windy speech that didn't really answer the question.”

“The chairman's windy introduction lasted nearly twenty minutes, leaving the keynote speaker with very little time for her presentation.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Medicine Informal

adj. having too much gas in your stomach.

adj. suffering from or causing an accumulation of gas in the alimentary canal.

Español:flatulento

“Beans always make me feel a bit windy.”

“The patient complained of feeling windy and bloated after consuming dairy products, suggesting a possible intolerance.”