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Burp

//bɝp// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A belch. Canada, US

    "Lennon let out a burp after downing the beer."

  2. 2
    a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To emit a burp. intransitive

    "Burping is considered impolite in most western cultures."

  2. 2
    expel gas from the stomach wordnet
  3. 3
    To utter by burping transitive

    "Stevie intends to burp the alphabet at the school talent show."

  4. 4
    To cause someone (such as a baby) to burp. transitive

    "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."

  5. 5
    To open (a container of fermenting substance) to allow the release of accumulated gas. transitive

    "Ferment the lemons for up to 2 weeks, opening the bag occasionally to burp it and release carbon dioxide, and reseal."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Originally from American English, of imitative origin.

Etymology 2

Originally from American English, of imitative origin.

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