burp
verbEtymology Originally from American English, of imitative origin.
1
To emit a burp.
- Burping is considered impolite in most western cultures.
- My dad used to burp to hide the fact he was farting.
2 more examples
- ‘[…] She burped and tried to jam the bottle into the waste-hole of the waste-disposal thing, the thingummy.’ ‘Garburator,’ said Pigs Trotter. ‘I think they’re called Garburators.’ ‘Garburator, that’s it. She tried to jam the bottle down the Garburator.[…]’1991 September, Stephen Fry, chapter 1, in The Liar, London: Heinemann, →ISBN, section III, page 28:
- During a burping contest to celebrate wonderfully cold soft drinks after a long hike one hot afternoon, one little girl said, "My dad can outburp any of you!" Her father is a distinguished theologian and church leader whom I will not name here.1999, Diana S. Richmond Garland, Family ministry: a comprehensive guide, page 45:
2
To utter by burping
- Stevie intends to burp the alphabet at the school talent show.
3
To cause someone (such as a baby) to burp.
- Usually baby doesn't need to be burped if (1) he consistently takes his usual amount of formula, gradually increasing his capacity as the weeks go by and (2) if he hasn't spit up when put down unburped after most feedings.1968, Robert Webster Watson, Why Not Have Your Second Baby First?, page 46:
4
To open (a container of fermenting substance) to allow the release of accumulated gas.
- Ferment the lemons for up to 2 weeks, opening the bag occasionally to burp it and release carbon dioxide, and reseal.2021, Alan Bergo, The Forager Chef's Book of Flora, page 45:
- Related terms
- botty burp, burp gun, fart, yawn