Meaning & Definition of word "Bulge"
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Bulge
/bʌldʒ/
noun:
- 1. A protruding or swelling part; an outward curve or bulging shape.
- Example: She noticed a bulge in her backpack that suggested she had packed too much.
- 2. An abnormal or excessive swelling or protuberance.
- Example: The doctor examined the bulge on his arm to determine if it was a cyst.
verb:
- 1. To swell or protrude outward.
- Example: The tire began to bulge due to overinflation.
- 2. To extend outward in a rounded shape.
- Example: The child’s stomach bulged after eating a large meal.
Etymology
Middle English 'bulgen', from Old French 'bulge', from Latin 'bulga' meaning 'leather bag or pouch'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bulge at the seams:
to be very full or tightly packed, often to the point of breaking.
bulge one's eyes:
to open one's eyes wide in surprise or shock.
bulging wallet:
a wallet that is very full, often implying someone is wealthy.
Related Words
inflate:
to fill something with air or gas, causing it to swell.
protrude:
to stick out; to extend outward.
swell:
to increase in size or volume.
Slang Meanings of bulge
Meaning: a noticeable bulge in clothing that suggests the presence of something unusual.
Example Sentence: He tried to hide the bulge in his pants.
Meaning: an excessive or exaggerated feature.
Example Sentence: That car's design has a serious bulge that stands out.