Meaning of fart in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /fɑrt/

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  1. Verb

    fart

    Etymology

    Old English (recorded in the verbal noun feorting ‘farting’) of Germanic origin; related to German farzen, furzen

    Definitions

    1. expel intestinal gases through the anus

    Derived terms

  2. Noun

    fart

    Definitions

    1. a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus

    Derived terms

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