as in belch
an expulsion of stomach gas through the mouth
felt embarrassed when a burp escaped from his lips as the table was being cleared
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So like any good burp or fart (comedy classics!), the funniness comes during the most silent parts.
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Ed Herro, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Cow farts and burps both release methane into the atmosphere.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
Sweet Dolphin Muslin Burp Cloths, 12-pack These lightweight muslin burp cloths are nearly 60% off right now at Amazon.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 4 July 2024
They will be put into the chambers, at which point their burps and farts and feces will be measured.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Ed Herro, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Cow farts and burps both release methane into the atmosphere.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
Sweet Dolphin Muslin Burp Cloths, 12-pack These lightweight muslin burp cloths are nearly 60% off right now at Amazon.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 4 July 2024
They will be put into the chambers, at which point their burps and farts and feces will be measured.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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“Burp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burp. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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