burp
burp
Definition
☆ burp (bʉrp)
intransitive verb
to expel gas through the mouth from the stomach; belch
transitive verb
to cause (a baby) to relieve itself of stomach gas, as by patting its back
burp
Usage Examples
Object
- baby: They are very useful as burp rags, laid over your shoulder or lap, as you burp the baby.
- noise: It gave a lovely burping noise when the bucket was empty.
- lot: He was also pleased that he got to burp a lot and make up some the words as he went along!
- sound: You can also record a burping sound, or a chewing cow as a realtone!
- cloth: Great for folding into pads for new born baby diapers, lining diapers or for using as a convenient wipe or burp cloth.
- cow: We'll come to the one about burping cows in due course.
Converse of object
- swallow: If you swallow a burp does it turn into a fart?
Adjective modifier
- little: If she responds positively to her feeding, she will let out a little burp, yawn and fall asleep.
- cosmic: From black holes in space to strange, cosmic burps.
- bottom: Basically the advice is say ' excuse me ' for mouth burbs, ignore bottom burps.
- fishy: Some people also find that these same amounts of fish oils can cause ' fishy burps ' and avoid taking it for that reason.
Modifies a noun
- cloth: Terries can also be used as boosters, burp cloths, on a changing mat and for general babycare.
- clothes: New born baby gift ideas, buy many items in our online store including baby Moses baskets and burp clothes.
- sound: Once it has killed a bug, the jaws will re-open with a burp sound effect.
Modifying Another Word
- loudly: And 34 % say they have no shame in burping loudly in public or passing wind indiscreetly ( 29 % ).
- also: As soon as babies are born they make sounds - mainly crying but also burping and sneezing!
- not: Do not burp in public You may feel better by burping loudly after eating or drinking, but other people will not!
- suddenly: After reading a paragraph, Ryan who had been stuffing his face with juice and biscuits suddenly burped!
Preposition: in
- public: And 34 % say they have no shame in burping loudly in public or passing wind indiscreetly ( 29 % ).
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