2006-06-20 10:10:12 · 34 answers · asked by wanlangphart 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
it was actuall named after the most flatulant man in England back in the 14th century, sir Montigue Fartastaum.
He could really fill a room, and unfortunately for him filled the wrong one. You see, Montigue died in an explosion from 'natural' gas in his kitchen.
2006-06-20 10:41:14 · answer #1 · answered by optimist 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Fart is an English word which, when used literally, refers to the bodily function of flatulence. The word is generally considered to be mildly offensive and unsuitable for formal settings by modern English speakers, though more conservative locales may consider the word to be vulgar. Fart can be used as a verb or noun, and occasionally as an adverb.
2006-06-20 10:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is its possible origins
Etymology
Old English feortan < Germanic *fertan, *fartōn < Proto-Indo-European *perd- (to fart), probably of imitative origin.
Pronunciation
fä(r)t, /fɑː(r)t/, /fA:(r)t/
Noun
fart (plural: farts)
An emission of digestive gases from the anus.
Usage note
Some regions of the US (especially rural) consider the word fart to be vulgar, other regions (especially urban) do not consider the word vulgar at all. In written discourse to wide areas within the US, the word is best replaced with a euphemism.
Synonyms
air biscuit
bottom burp
flatus
fluffer-doodle
G Force (slang)
poot
(Cockney rhyming slang): raspberry tart
toot
2006-06-20 10:20:26 · answer #3 · answered by Stray Kittycat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A FART is called a fart because it comes from a man. If it comes from a woman, then its a POOT. Good question!
2006-06-20 10:13:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question!.... Lost my Net connection before I could Answer.... Bloody World Cup Electrical Problems???
The term Fart is derived from old English language, and specifically a word 'feortan' (originating from Germanic root)...... But basically means Flatulence!!!!! (Having a 'Bum Cough' as my friend's little kids say!)
Well speckled in Old English..... Check out Shakespeare or Chaucer (Canterbry Tales)..... Many others!
Hope this Helps!
2006-06-20 10:24:50 · answer #5 · answered by ingthing2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is called a fart because when u here a fart it sound like fart
2006-06-20 10:16:47 · answer #6 · answered by Shelby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fart can date back to the dawn of english langauge. What was that sound Sir Lock? I don't know sire. I belive it came from the rear. Thats funny sound. That funny *** rear thing smells. Sire...! ive got it... Lets name it funny *** rear things. Thats to long lets shorten it. How about F.A.R.T So let it be known fart.. add that to websters catolog. Now run over to Rome and notify Webster. True Story...........
2006-06-20 10:47:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The proper word for it is a "flatus" from flatulence. irrespective of why it gets called a fart, FART is still a great name and a comic staple.
2006-06-20 10:39:59 · answer #8 · answered by beefypete_quizmaster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fart is flatulence,but the word is considered mostly as vulgar
2006-06-20 19:52:57 · answer #9 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
beans make me fart and may u fart a lot
2006-06-20 10:15:26 · answer #10 · answered by piekingamerica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋