flatus

/ˈflætəs/

Definitions

1. noun

a release of gas, especially from the intestines through the anus, often accompanied by a strong odor

“The smell of flatus filled the elevator.”

2. noun

an instance of the release of gas from the body

“She let out a loud flatus during the meeting.”

3. noun

the act of releasing gas from the body

“The patient complained of frequent flatus after the surgery.”

Synonyms

  • fart
  • flatulence
  • pass of gas

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness