like a fart in church
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a way that is very poorly received.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Rick's scam to palm her off on Huey went over like a fart in church, just like Huey had predicted. She had indignantly scolded him when he brought it up.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
With great incongruity; so as to stick out like a sore thumb.
Register: slang, vulgar
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “like a fart in church” mean?
In a way that is very poorly received.
Is “like a fart in church” formal or informal?
like a fart in church is generally slang, vulgar.