American English pronunciation
How to pronounce bloat
IPA transcription: [b'loʊt]
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Noun
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swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas
Verb
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become bloated or swollen or puff up
“The dead man's stomach was bloated”
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make bloated or swollen
“Hunger bloated the child's belly”
Usage examples
- Adjectives such as "obnoxious", "lowbrow", "bloated", and "unfunny" cropped up frequently in reviews.
- Moreover, the worst-case bloat in grammar size depends on the transformation order.