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adj

bulging

BUHLD-zhihng
adj
1
Swelling or sticking out noticeably.
"He carried a bulging suitcase that was clearly overpacked."
"Her bulging eyes showed just how shocked she was."

How to Use Bulging

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something that is visibly swollen or overstuffed.

Common pairings
bulging muscles bulging bag bulging eyes

Word Forms

bulgings plural

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