Bulge out Meaning in English
expression
ˈbəɫdʒ/ /ˈaʊt
BUHLJ owt
bˈʌldʒ/ /ˈaʊt
BULJ owt
Definition
To stick out or swell outward, usually in a rounded way, from a surface or container.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for physical objects (eyes, bags, containers, body parts). Implies a noticeable swelling or sticking out, usually not flat. Common collocations: 'eyes bulge out', 'bulge out of'. Not used for abstract things.
Spanish: sobresalir - abultarsePortuguese (BR): saltar para fora - ficar protuberantePortuguese (PT): saltar para fora - ficar salienteChinese (Simplified): 鼓出 - 凸起Chinese (Traditional): 鼓出 - 凸起Hindi: उभार आना - बाहर निकल आनाArabic: ينتفخ إلى الخارج - يبرزBengali: ফেঁপে উঠা - উঁচিয়ে উঠাRussian: выпячиваться - выпиратьJapanese: 飛び出す - 膨らむVietnamese: phồng ra - lồi raKorean: 불룩하게 나오다 - 튀어나오다Turkish: şişmek - dışarı doğru çıkmakUrdu: ابھر آنا - باہر نکلناIndonesian: menonjol keluar - membengkak
Example Sentences
Her eyes bulge out when she is surprised.
basic
The bag started to bulge out because it was too full.
basic
His pockets bulge out with coins.
basic
You packed so much, your suitcase is starting to bulge out!
natural
His muscles bulge out under his shirt when he lifts weights.
natural
Sometimes, a tire can bulge out if it hits a pothole.
natural