Contemporary Examples. 1  The crook then produces a MetroCard of his own and offers to swipe the would-be traveler throughâfor a premium price. 2  Errichetti was a foul-mouthed megalomaniac and âa crook at heart,â Greene wrote. 3  Once I exposed the leading citizen of Dallas, the very top guy, as a crook who had stolen money.
More Serious Causes. Prolonged stomach gurgling can be a sign of something more serious than hunger or gas, like irritable bowel syndrome, also called IBS which generally presents with other symptoms like excess gas, diarrhea, bloating and cramping.
Causes of Gas and Bloating. Bloating in the abdomen is commonly caused by gas in the intestines. One reason for too much gas is eating foods that create gas. Swallowing air while eating is often done unconsciously and may result in frequent belching during or after meals. To avoid swallowing air, slow down when eating, don't 'slurp' drinks, and don't talk while chewing.