burp

/bə:p/
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burp

A baby burps after drinking from a bottle.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A bodily reflex that expels air from the stomach through the mouth, often producing a sound: A "burp" is the audible release of gas from the digestive tract, typically after eating or drinking.

  2. Verb:

    • To expel gas from the stomach through the mouth: To "burp" means to release air from the stomach, usually making a sound. This can be a voluntary or involuntary action.
Usage Examples

  • Noun: The baby let out a loud burp after finishing her bottle.He tried to suppress a burp during the meeting.

  • Verb: Please excuse me, I need to burp.It's important to burp a newborn to help release trapped air.

Advanced Usage
  • "to burp someone": To help another person, especially a baby, expel gas by patting or rubbing their back.
Variants and Related Words
  • Belch (verb/noun): A more formal synonym for "burp."
Synonyms
  • Belch (verb/noun): To expel gas audibly from the stomach through the mouth.
  • Eruct (verb, formal): To belch or burp.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms

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burp

A baby burps after drinking from a bottle.

Noun
  1. a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
Verb
  1. expel gas from the stomach
    • In China it is polite to burp at the table

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