It means to let rip or pass wind in UK, what commonly used terms would be applicable when in States?
2006-11-06 06:20:44 · 28 answers · asked by SunGod 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I think they use the same word.
2006-11-06 06:22:47 · answer #1 · answered by monkeyface 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Fart is a common term state side. But i think it would depend on the company you keep. Pass gas, fluff, toot, let one rip, stinker are all terms commonly used. This list could continue on...
2006-11-06 14:32:07 · answer #2 · answered by r_me_wyf 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
"Pass gas" or "flatulate," you would use these words if you were talking with your doctor or with somebody else you want to be proper with. Amongst friends, it is "poot".
Many of these other suggestions are considered vulgar around certain circles, including to some extent the word "fart". What is common to say greatly depends upon the group you're in.
2006-11-06 15:30:42 · answer #3 · answered by LadyPom 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The American word is also "Fart". It is one of those simple four letter words that is just too simple to corrupt. It originated in England in the 14th century and was carried across the Atlantic by the Pilgrims and later immigrants to the New World.
There are a lot of words that people on opposite sides of the pond don't understand, but "fart" is one of those that is almost global!
2006-11-06 14:32:17 · answer #4 · answered by Erika S 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You are, of course, referring to "Flatulation." This is the letting of noxious products of decay from one's bottom. Chiefly, the smelly gas is H2S, but is present only in small quantities (thankfully, since this is actually a deadly toxin). Americans frequently refer to Flatulation as a "Fart" or "Blow Hole Gas". They might also describe the act as "Passing Gas" or "Letting one go." Basically, it's just a fart. Light a match, please.
2006-11-06 15:02:56 · answer #5 · answered by Hut T 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Same words same thing, same expression. In USA, in common slang, some women use the expression for an old stupid man: "he is just an old fart!.
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2006-11-06 14:38:42 · answer #6 · answered by Nicolette 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Pass gas....sounds boring compared to the plethera of words the UK have....trump, guff, fart, let-rip,...shall I continue???
2006-11-06 14:23:59 · answer #7 · answered by minitheminx65 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Flatulate
2006-11-06 14:25:27 · answer #8 · answered by fjpoblam 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
We say FART in the U.S. as well. Pass gas, expel gas, experience turbulence, cut the cheese, rip one or let one go.
2006-11-06 14:30:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Fart.
2006-11-06 22:42:38 · answer #10 · answered by Dotty 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Bush
2006-11-06 14:28:05 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋