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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

To release gas from the bowels through the anus.

"The dog farted loudly in the middle of the film."

noun

A release of gas from the anus.

"He blamed the smell on someone else's fart."

An annoying, foolish, or overly fussy person (informal).

"Don't be such an old fart about it."

How to use fart

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

farted past tense, farts plural, FARTs plural, farts singular

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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.

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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wind flatus break wind breaking wind

Related words

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Rhymes for fart

art dart hart wart cart mart part tart Bart start smart chart

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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.

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."

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