as in rhetoric
marked by the use of impressive-sounding but mostly meaningless words and phrases
another gassy speech by a long-winded politician
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Sour Diesel is another favorite, featuring earthy, piney, and gassy notes.
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
Everyone gets gassy from time to time, but some people may be more likely to experience excessive gas than others.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
Underlying Health Conditions Being gassy can sometimes come from an underlying health condition, particularly if your gas issue is a new or frequent symptom.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
Will Smith was getting gassy with it on the set of Men in Black, according to the film’s director.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
Everyone gets gassy from time to time, but some people may be more likely to experience excessive gas than others.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
Underlying Health Conditions Being gassy can sometimes come from an underlying health condition, particularly if your gas issue is a new or frequent symptom.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
Will Smith was getting gassy with it on the set of Men in Black, according to the film’s director.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for gassy
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“Gassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gassy. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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