1. the state or condition of having excessive gas in the stomach or intestines; bloating
Usage: medical/clinical term; often used in formal or technical contexts
2. pretentious or bombastic speech or writing; inflated language lacking substance
Usage: figurative; archaic or literary

Examples

• The patient complained of flatulency after eating beans.
• Dietary changes can help reduce flatulency and discomfort.
• His speech was full of flatulency, with grand words but little meaning.
• The essay suffered from flatulency rather than clear, direct argument.
• Flatulency is a common side effect of certain medications.