Word Meaning

Meaning of bloat

- To make turgid, as with water or air; to cause a swelling of the surface of, from effusion of serum in the cellular tissue, producing a morbid enlargement, often accompanied with softness.
- To inflate; to puff up; to make vain.
- To grow turgid as by effusion of liquid in the cellular tissue; to puff out; to swell.
- Bloated.
- A term of contempt for a worthless, dissipated fellow.
- To dry (herrings) in smoke. See Blote.

Crossword clue for bloat

- Become distended
- Swell up