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broken wind

The correct spelling is broken wind.

How to pronounce broken wind

verb

Say it like: Bro-ken- wi-nd

The correct spelling is broken wind. To expel gases generated during digestion, especially through the anus; to fart or flatulate. For example: "Then one of the people on the bus broke wind."

Usage Examples

Then one of the people on the bus broke wind.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To expel gases generated during digestion, especially through the anus; to fart or flatulate.

noun

  1. 1.A respiratory disease or chronic condition of horses involving an allergic bronchitis characterised by wheezing, coughing and laboured breathing.

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