blue bloater

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Due to the often bluish color of the skin and lips (from low oxygen levels), and swelling of the ankles.

Noun[edit]

blue bloater (plural blue bloaters)

  1. (colloquial) A person who has chronic bronchitis.
    Coordinate term: pink puffer