English word origin

Etymology of burp

Originally from American English, of imitative origin.

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verb

To emit a burp. · To utter by burping · To cause someone (such as a baby) to burp. · To open (a container of fermenting substance) to allow the release of accumulated gas.

noun

A belch.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Originally from American English, of imitative origin.

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