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Definition of burp

burp

/ˈbɜːrp/
burp
Plural:burps
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Adjective:burpy
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Past Simple:burped
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Past Participle:burped
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Present Participle:burping
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burp Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A noisy release of air or gas from the stomach through the mouth; a belch.

Example

"The baby let out a tiny burp after finishing the bottle of milk."

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• verb

1

To noisily expel air or gas from the stomach through the mouth.

Example

"Drinking carbonated soda too quickly can cause a person to burp."

2

To gently pat or rub the back of an infant to help expel swallowed air from the stomach after feeding.

Example

"The pediatrician showed the new parents how to gently burp the newborn after every feeding."

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• Rhymes for burp

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 20th century in American English, originating as an imitative word mimicking the sound of expelling gas from the stomach.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Burp. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/burp
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