First Known Use: 13th century
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1fart
verb \ˈfärt\
Definition of FART
intransitive verb
often vulgar : to expel intestinal gas from the anus
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Origin of FART
Middle English ferten, farten; akin to Old High German ferzan to break wind, Old Norse freta, Greek perdesthai, Sanskrit pardate he breaks wind
2fart
noun
Definition of FART
1
often vulgar : an expulsion of intestinal gas
2
often vulgar : a foolish or contemptible person <couldn't stand the old fart>
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First Known Use of FART
14th century
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