belch — To expel gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or discharge forcefully.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To expel gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or discharge forcefully.
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɛltʃ/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather always belches after every meal like a satisfied dragon.
- The volcano belched lava and ash into the sky.
- She tried to hide her belch behind her napkin during the fancy dinner.
belch
VERB[/bɛltʃ/]
To expel gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or discharge forcefully.
To expel gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or discharge forcefully.
His loud belch made guests squelch their giggles!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'bealcan' meaning 'to shout loudly or bellow.' The meaning gradually shifted from making loud vocal sounds to the specific sound of burping.
Breakdown
bealc- (to shout/bellow) + -an (Old English verb ending)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandfather always belches after every meal like a satisfied dragon.”
“The volcano belched lava and ash into the sky.”
“She tried to hide her belch behind her napkin during the fancy dinner.”
“The old car belched exhaust fumes as it struggled up the hill.”
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