as in belch
an expulsion of stomach gas through the mouth felt embarrassed when a burp escaped from his lips as the table was being cleared

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Recent Examples of burp In order to reduce the methane in cow burps, scientists have experimented with cattle feed supplements such as fish oil, seaweed, tropical leaves, and even baby kangaroo poop. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2024 While occasional sulfur burps are generally harmless, frequent ones—or those accompanied by symptoms like stomach pain or diarrhea—could be a sign of an underlying condition and should be investigated by a healthcare provider. Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2024 Grande went on to barely break a sweat while eating the spicy vegan wings, save for an inaudible burp here and there. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2024 For younger babies, consider packing burp cloths as well. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for burp 

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“Burp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burp. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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