bulge
Translation
to bulge, to swell, to stick out
Examples
His pockets were bulging with candy.
His pockets were bulging with sweets.
Her eyes bulged with surprise.
Her eyes bulged with surprise.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) + bulge + ((with sth.)) to be full of something His pockets were bulging with candy.
((subject)) + bulge to swell or stick out Her eyes bulged.
Similar Words
Synonyms: swell, protrude, stick out
Etymology
From Old French 'bouge', meaning a leather bag. The idea is of a bag swelling out.
Memory Tips
Imagine a leather bag ('bouge') so full that it starts to bulge.