flat´u|lent|ly

flat´u|lent|ly
flat|u|lent «FLACH uh luhnt», adjective.
1. having excessive gas in the stomach or intestines.
2. causing gas in the stomach or intestines, as certain foods may.
3. Figurative. pompous in speech or behavior; vain.
[< French flatulent < Latin flātus, -ūs a blowing < flāre to blow]
flat´u|lent|ly, adverb.

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