fart

1 of 2

verb

farted; farting; farts

intransitive verb

often vulgar
: to expel intestinal gas from the anus

fart

2 of 2

noun

1
often vulgar : an expulsion of intestinal gas
2
often vulgar : a foolish or contemptible person
couldn't stand the old fart

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English ferten, farten; akin to Old High German ferzan to break wind, Old Norse freta, Greek perdesthai, Sanskrit pardate he breaks wind

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fart was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Fart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fart. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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