1. plural of flatulency; the state or condition of having excessive gas in the digestive system
Usage: medical/clinical term; often used in healthcare contexts
2. plural of flatulency; pretentious or bombastic speech or writing lacking substance
Usage: figurative; literary

Examples

• The patient reported experiencing flatulencies after eating beans.
• Dietary changes helped reduce her flatulencies and digestive discomfort.
• The politician's speech was full of flatulencies and empty promises.
• His writing was criticized for its flatulencies and lack of real content.
• Certain foods are known to cause flatulencies in sensitive individuals.
• The essay was dismissed as mere flatulencies without substantive argument.