/ɪˈflæt/ (eh-FLAHT)

Definitions

1. verb

to blow or drive out air from a container or body cavity

“The physician carefully efflated the patient’s lungs to check for any blockages.”

2. verb

to cause a person to feel or appear foolish or embarrassed

“The comedian’s witty remark efflated the audience with laughter.”

3. noun

the act of blowing or driving out air from a container or body cavity

“The doctor performed an efflate on the patient’s injured lung.”