verb
Uncommon
fart
faht
Fart (verb) means to release gas from the bowels through the anus. Example: “The dog farted loudly in the middle of the film.”
verb
1
To release gas from the bowels through the anus.
"The dog farted loudly in the middle of the film."
noun
1
A release of gas from the anus.
"He blamed the smell on someone else's fart."
2
An annoying, foolish, or overly fussy person (informal).
"Don't be such an old fart about it."
How to use fart
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo pass gas, or the gas itself; also a mildly rude word for a tiresome person.
When to use it
Informal to vulgar — avoid in formal or professional writing.
Common pairings
fart around
old fart
silent fart
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Word forms
- Plural
- farts
- Third person singular
- farts
- Past tense
- farted
Etymology
From Old English feortan, going back to a Proto-Indo-European root shared across many European languages — one of the oldest and most stable words in English.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for fart
See all rhymes for fart →Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of fart?
"fart" (verb) means to release gas from the bowels through the anus.
What is another word for fart?
Other words for "fart" include wind, flatus, break wind, breaking wind, farting.
What are the different meanings of fart?
"fart" has 3 main meanings: 1. To release gas from the bowels through the anus; 2. A release of gas from the anus; 3. An annoying, foolish, or overly fussy person (informal).
How do you use fart in a sentence?
Example: "The dog farted loudly in the middle of the film."
