Aerophagist

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌɛr.oʊˈfædʒɪst/

Definitions of aerophagist

noun a person who swallows air, especially excessively, leading to bloating or gas in the digestive system

Example Sentences

A1 An aerophagist is someone who swallows a lot of air while eating or drinking.

A2 My friend is an aerophagist and always complains of feeling bloated after meals.

B1 The doctor diagnosed him as an aerophagist due to his constant burping and discomfort.

B2 Aerophagists often experience stomach pain and flatulence due to swallowing excess air.

C1 Advanced medical treatments can help aerophagists manage their condition and reduce symptoms.

C2 Research on aerophagists has led to better understanding of digestive disorders and improved treatment options.

Examples of aerophagist in a Sentence

formal The aerophagist was advised to chew food slowly and avoid carbonated drinks.

informal My friend is such an aerophagist, he always finishes his meal before everyone else.

slang Don't be such an aerophagist, just relax and enjoy your food.

figurative She was an aerophagist when it came to absorbing information, always eager to learn more.

Grammatical Forms of aerophagist

past tense

aerophagisted

plural

aerophagists

comparative

more aerophagist

superlative

most aerophagist

present tense

aerophagists

future tense

will aerophagist

perfect tense

have aerophagisted

continuous tense

is aerophagisting

singular

aerophagist

positive degree

aerophagist

infinitive

to aerophagist

gerund

aerophagisting

participle

aerophagisting

Origin and Evolution of aerophagist

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'aerophagist' originates from the combination of the Greek words 'aero' meaning air and 'phagistēs' meaning eater.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical contexts to describe someone who swallows air, the term has evolved to also refer to someone who is a habitual air swallower or a person who is prone to swallowing excess amounts of air leading to bloating and discomfort.