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noun a condition in which the body or a part of it is swollen or distended
A1 I ate too much pizza and now I have a bloat in my stomach.
A2 The bloat in the balloon made it difficult to tie.
B1 Eating too much salt can cause water retention and bloat.
B2 The bloat in the software code was causing performance issues.
C1 The bloat in the company's budget was due to excessive spending.
C2 The bloat in the financial system needed to be addressed to prevent future problems.
verb to cause to swell or distend
A1 I ate too much pizza and now my stomach is bloated.
A2 Eating too much processed food can cause bloating.
B1 Certain foods can bloat you if you are sensitive to them.
B2 Some people bloat more easily than others due to their digestive system.
C1 Bloating can be a sign of a more serious digestive issue, so it's important to pay attention to it.
C2 It is essential to identify the root cause of bloating in order to address it effectively.
formal The bloat in the software code is causing performance issues.
informal Eating too much junk food always leads to bloat in my stomach.
slang I hate when my phone gets all bloaty with unnecessary apps.
figurative The bloat of bureaucracy is slowing down the decision-making process.
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