Definition of bloat

• v. t. - 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.
• v. t. - To inflate; to puff up; to make vain.
• v. i. - To grow turgid as by effusion of liquid in the cellular tissue; to puff out; to swell.
• a. - Bloated.
• n. - A term of contempt for a worthless, dissipated fellow.
• v. t. - To dry (herrings) in smoke. See Blote.
• v. t. - 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.
• v. t. - To inflate; to puff up; to make vain.
• v. i. - To grow turgid as by effusion of liquid in the cellular tissue; to puff out; to swell.
• a. - Bloated.
• n. - A term of contempt for a worthless, dissipated fellow.
• v. t. - To dry (herrings) in smoke. See Blote.