Gassy

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæsi/

Definitions of gassy

adjective relating to or having the characteristic of gas; producing gas in the digestive system

Example Sentences

A1 I feel gassy after eating beans.

A2 My stomach is gassy after drinking soda.

B1 Eating certain foods can make you feel gassy.

B2 Avoiding carbonated drinks can help reduce gassy symptoms.

C1 Individuals with digestive issues may experience chronic gassy discomfort.

C2 A diet high in fiber can sometimes result in feeling gassy.

Examples of gassy in a Sentence

formal The patient complained of feeling gassy after eating a large meal.

informal I always feel so gassy after eating beans.

slang I shouldn't have had that soda, now I feel super gassy.

figurative The atmosphere in the meeting room was tense and gassy, with everyone on edge.

Grammatical Forms of gassy

• past tense: gassed
• plural: gassies
• comparative: gassier
• superlative: gassiest
• present tense: gas
• future tense: will gas
• perfect tense: have gassed
• continuous tense: is gassing
• singular: gassy
• positive degree: gassy
• infinitive: to gas
• gerund: gassing
• participle: gassed

Origin and Evolution of gassy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'gassy' originated from the Middle English word 'gase', which meant 'vapor' or 'exhalation'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'gassy' evolved to refer to something that contains or produces gas, particularly in reference to flatulence or bloating. It is now commonly used to describe something that is full of or resembling gas, such as a gassy drink or a gassy planet.