burp

noun

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Pronunciation: /bɜːp/ / /bɝp/

Etymology: Originally from American English, of imitative origin.

A belch.
“Lennon let out a burp after downing the beer.”
“Sylvanshine would burp and it would seem like more than a burp; it would taste like he'd almost thrown up a little.”

Etymology: Originally from American English, of imitative origin.

To emit a burp.
“Burping is considered impolite in most western cultures.”
“My dad used to burp to hide the fact he was farting.”
To utter by burping
“Stevie intends to burp the alphabet at the school talent show.”
To cause someone (such as a baby) to burp.
“Usually baby doesn't need to be burped if (1) he consistently takes his usual amount of formula, gradually increasing his capacity as the weeks go by and (2) if he hasn't spit up when put down unburped after most feedings.”
To open (a container of fermenting substance) to allow the release of accumulated gas.
“Ferment the lemons for up to 2 weeks, opening the bag occasionally to burp it and release carbon dioxide, and reseal.”