fart
UK: fɑːt | US: fɑːrt
n. an expulsion of intestinal gas through the anus; a flatus.
vi. to expel intestinal gas audibly.
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The word "fart" originates from Old English feortan or fretan, meaning "to break wind." It is a Germanic-rooted word with cognates in Old Norse (freta) and Middle Dutch (verten). Unlike many modern English words, "fart" retains its compact, monosyllabic structure from ancient roots, reflecting its status as a core bodily function term. Its persistence across centuries—despite shifting social taboos—highlights its linguistic resilience.
The child giggled after hearing a loud fart.
Beans often make people fart more than usual.
He tried to suppress the fart during the meeting.
Silent farts are sometimes worse than loud ones.
The comedian joked about the science of farting.