The specific cause of bloating during menopause is usually the fluctuation of hormones in the body. Estrogen in particular has a direct impact on the bodyâs water retention levels and as a result when the estrogen levels in the body become unbalanced, water retention increases.
maÂ·larÂ·key. n. Slang. Exaggerated or foolish talk, usually intended to deceive: snookered by a lot of malarkey (New Republic).
Definition of malinger. malingered. ; malingering. play \-g(É-)riÅ\. intransitive verb. : to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) His boss suspected him of malingering because of his frequent absences from work.