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/bɜːrp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the act of burping; a sound made when gas is expelled from the stomach.
That was quite a burp after dinner!
a loud sound made by the expulsion of gas from the stomach through the mouth.
Everyone laughed at his unexpected burp during the meeting.
verb
to release gas loudly from the stomach through the mouth.
He burped loudly after finishing his soda.
to expel gas from the stomach in a noisy manner.
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
To burp loudly or with pride.
He burped like a champion after the barbecue.
An informal way to refer to burping.
After guzzling that drink, all I could do was let out a big burp!