noun
burp
burp
noun
1
A belch — an expulsion of gas from the stomach through the mouth.
"A loud burp escaped him after the fizzy drink."
verb
1
To belch.
"The baby burped after her feed."
2
To pat or rub a baby's back to help release trapped air after feeding.
"She burped the baby over her shoulder."
How to Use Burp
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA belch, or to belch — also used for helping a baby release swallowed air after a feed.
When to use it
Informal; "belch" is the more neutral/formal equivalent.
Common pairings
burp the baby
let out a burp
Word Forms
burped past tense, burps plural, burps singular
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Etymology
An American English word imitating the sound itself.