Swamp gas

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounGases emitted from a swamp.

"Swamp gas occasionally catches fire. Sometimes lightning sets off a patch of swamp gas."

2.NounHydrogen sulfide.

3.NounA skeptical explanation that is provided in order to debunk a UFO sighting that a believer regards as ludicrous, illogical or disingenuous.

"He explained away an especially peculiar sighting with another helping of good old swamp gas."

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