burp

== English == === Etymology === Originally from American English, of imitative origin. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /bɜːp/ (US) IPA(key): /bɝp/ Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)p === Noun === burp (plural burps) (chiefly Canada, US) A belch. ==== Usage notes ==== A belch is often considered to be louder than a burp, but the usage is not precise, and both words can refer to either quiet or loud instances. ==== Synonyms ==== belch ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === burp (third-person singular simple present burps, present participle burping, simple past and past participle burped) (intransitive) To emit a burp. (transitive) To utter by burping (transitive) To cause someone (such as a baby) to burp. (transitive) To open (a container of fermenting substance) to allow the release of accumulated gas. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Related terms === botty burp burp gun === See also === fart yawn