Burp

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /bɝp/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(r)p

Origin

Originally from American English, of imitative origin.

Full definition of burp

Noun

1. A belch.
• 2011,David Foster Wallace The Pale King, page 9:Sylvanshine would burp and it would seem like more than a burp; it would taste like he'd almost thrown up a little.

Synonyms

• belch

Usage notes

A belch is generally considered to be louder than a burp

Verb

1. (intransitive) To emit a burp.
2. (transitive) To cause someone (such as a baby) to burp.

Related terms

• botty burp
• burp gun