Gassy

/ˈɡæsi/ adjective

Definition

Containing gas or full of air, or (informal) talking a lot without saying anything important.

Etymology

From 'gas' (from Greek 'khaos,' meaning empty space), with the suffix '-y' (full of). The word emerged in the 1700s when 'gas' was first defined as a substance.

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Cows are surprisingly gassy—they produce methane gas that actually contributes to climate change, which is why scientists are researching special diets to reduce 'cow burps' globally!

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