breaking wind

A form of break wind — To expel gases generated during digestion, especially through the anus; to fart.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of break wind

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus

Broader

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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