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To fart is vulgar slang that is defined as to release intestinal gas from the anus.

(verb)

An example of to fart is an audible release of gas from the anus.

The definition of a fart is a release of gas from the anus or an annoying or stupid person.

(noun)

An example of a fart is the noise that gas makes when coming from the rear.
An example of a fart is someone who constantly complains.

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intransitive verb

to pass, or emit, gas from the intestines through the anus

Origin: ME ferten < OE *feortan, akin to OHG ferzan < IE base *perd- > Sans párdatē, Gr perdomai

noun

such a passing of gas
Slang a person, esp. an old one, regarded as a fool, nuisance, etc.

Origin: ME

See fart in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb fart·ed, fart·ing, farts

To expel intestinal gas through the anus; break wind.

noun

An often audible discharge of intestinal gas.
An annoying or foolish person.

Phrasal Verb: fart around To fool around; fritter time away.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English farten

Origin: , from Old English *feortan; see perd- in Indo-European roots

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