flatulence
noun/ˈflætʃələns/
Frequency rank: #18,990 most common English word
Meaning
The accumulation of gas in the digestive system, causing bloating and the passing of gas.
Example sentence
After eating too many beans, he suffered from embarrassing flatulence all day.
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