burped; burping; burps
1
: belch
2
: to help (a baby) expel gas from the stomach especially by patting or rubbing the baby's back
Synonyms
Examples of burp in a Sentence
Noun
felt embarrassed when a burp escaped from his lips as the table was being cleared
Verb
Say “excuse me” when you burp.
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Alena Botros, Fortune, 26 June 2024
Breeding for low-methane burps For free-roaming livestock, another promising option is to breed animals that emit less methane.
—Bob Holmes, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
Terri Peters, Parents, 4 July 2024
Women may also present with upset stomach symptoms like burning chest, burping, and indigestion.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 June 2024
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Noun
Agriculture tax in New Zealand Grassy New Zealand was actually the first nation to propose a burp tax, back in 2022.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 26 June 2024
Breeding for low-methane burps For free-roaming livestock, another promising option is to breed animals that emit less methane.
—Bob Holmes, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
Verb
The 12-pack of cloths is perfect for everything from burping to wiping up messes, and comes in a variety of colors.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 4 July 2024
Women may also present with upset stomach symptoms like burning chest, burping, and indigestion.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 June 2024
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“Burp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burp. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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burp
1 of 2 nounburp
2 of 2 verb2
: to help a baby expel gas from the stomach especially by patting or rubbing the baby's back
Medical Definition
burp
2 of 2 intransitive verb
: belch
: to help (a baby) expel gas from the stomach especially by patting or rubbing the back
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