Bloat Definition & Meaning

bloat
noun
  1. swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas
verb
  1. become bloated or swollen or puff up; "The dead man's stomach was bloated"
  2. make bloated or swollen; "Hunger bloated the child's belly"

"Bloat" in song lyrics

See how bloat is used in real songs:

  • "And I look at my sisters, some sell their bodies for that bloat"
    Antonious — You Don't Have to Cry
  • "lose the bloat"
    AOL — AOL
  • "canine bloat"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "bloat"

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