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Bloat

(v. t.) To make turgid, as with water or air; to cause a swelling of the surface of, from effusion of serum in the cellular tissue, producing a morbid enlargement, often accompanied with softness.


Bloat - Other Definitions

  • (v. t.) To make turgid, as with water or air; to cause a swelling of the surface of, from effusion of serum in the cellular tissue, producing a morbid enlargement, often accompanied with softness.

  • (v. t.) To inflate; to puff up; to make vain.

  • (v. i.) To grow turgid as by effusion of liquid in the cellular tissue; to puff out; to swell.

  • (a.) Bloated.

  • (n.) A term of contempt for a worthless, dissipated fellow.

  • (v. t.) To dry (herrings) in smoke. See Blote.

  • (imp. & p. p.) of Bloat

  • (p. a.) Distended beyond the natural or usual size, as by the presence of water, serum, etc.; turgid; swollen; as, a bloated face. Also, puffed up with pride; pompous.

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