bloat

🇺🇸 /bləʊt/ 🇬🇧 /bləʊt/
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verb
R

To become or make something become swollen and larger, often in an unattractive way.

The heavy meal left him feeling bloated and uncomfortable.

translation

v. To become or make something become swollen and larger, often in an unattractive way.

Word Forms

3rd Present bloats
Past bloated
Perfect bloated
Progressive bloating