gassy

English

/ˈɡæsi/

adj
Definitions
  • Having the nature of, or containing, gas.
  • Of food or drink: tending to cause flatulence.
  • (figuratively) Tending to be long-winded or wordy, especially in a boastful and vain manner.

Etymology

Suffix from English gas (mixture, chemical element, flammable gaseous hydrocarbon hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel, state of matter).

Origin

English

gas

Gloss

mixture, chemical element, flammable gaseous hydrocarbon hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel, state of matter

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