Definition of "bloating" []

• Present participle of bloat. (verb)

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• "Constipation that results in bloating is almost sure to become a problem. too, which is another negative to this approach -- especially now that we're in bathing suit season and a flat tummy is in order."
• "The health care bill will be another bill that will fail to deliver as advertised but succeed in bloating the national deficit."
• "A good motto for builders engaged in bloating up Coucil contracts but I suspect the Godwin prize has to day been won by the redoubtable Mr. Thornhill."