noun
burp
burp
Burp (noun) means a belch — an expulsion of gas from the stomach through the mouth. Example: “A loud burp escaped him after the fizzy drink.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- burps
- Third person singular
- burps
- Past tense
- burped
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A loud _____ escaped him after the fizzy drink.
Etymology
An American English word imitating the sound itself.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for burp
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What does “burp” mean?
The word “burp” means a belch — an expulsion of gas from the stomach through the mouth. In plain terms, a belch, or to belch — also used for helping a baby release swallowed air after a feed.
How do you pronounce “burp”?
“Burp” is pronounced burp (/bɝp/ in IPA).
How do you use “burp” in a sentence?
Here is “burp” used in a sentence: “A loud burp escaped him after the fizzy drink.”
What part of speech is “burp”?
Depending on how it is used, “burp” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “burp” have?
“Burp” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a belch — an expulsion of gas from the stomach through the mouth.
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