Meaning & Definition of word "Burp"
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Burp
/bɜːrp/
noun:
- 1. the act of burping; a sound made when gas is expelled from the stomach.
- Example: That was quite a burp after dinner!
- 2. a loud sound made by the expulsion of gas from the stomach through the mouth.
- Example: Everyone laughed at his unexpected burp during the meeting.
verb:
- 1. to release gas loudly from the stomach through the mouth.
- Example: He burped loudly after finishing his soda.
- 2. to expel gas from the stomach in a noisy manner.
- Example: The baby burped after being fed.
Etymology
Possibly imitative of the sound of burping.
Common Phrases and Expressions
burp like a baby:
To burp loudly or frequently, often as a result of overeating.
let out a burp:
To expel gas from the stomach, typically after eating or drinking.
Related Words
belch:
A loud expulsion of gas from the stomach.
eructation:
The act of belching or burping.
Slang Meanings of burp
Meaning: To burp loudly or with pride.
Example Sentence: He burped like a champion after the barbecue.
Meaning: An informal way to refer to burping.
Example Sentence: After guzzling that drink, all I could do was let out a big burp!