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burp Definition

burp (bʉrp)

noun

belch ()

Etymology: echoic

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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