Burp
(verb)
- To release gas from the stomach through the mouth, making a sound.
- To release gas from the stomach through the mouth, without making a sound.
Origin:
Derived from the old english word berpian, which means to break wind noisily.
Examples:
- He burped loudly after eating the spicy food.
- She covered her mouth and burped discreetly.
- The baby let out a tiny burp after drinking his bottle.
- The belch or burp is caused by swallowed air.
- The sound you hear when someone burps is caused by the vibration of the vocal cords.