burp
noun/bɜrp/
Frequency rank: #15,517 most common English word
Meaning
A noise made when gas escapes from the stomach through the mouth.
Example sentence
The baby let out loud burp after drinking her milk.
Synonyms & related words
- belch
- eructation
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