1. to cause to swell or expand with fluid or gas
2. to become swollen or expanded
3. to make or become excessively large or complex

1. a swollen or distended condition

Examples

• Eating too much salt can bloat your stomach.
• The dead fish began to bloat in the sun.
• The software became bloated with unnecessary features.
• He felt uncomfortable from the bloat after the large meal.
• The budget continued to bloat beyond reasonable limits.
• Her face showed signs of bloat from the medication.
• The company tried to avoid feature bloat in their new app.