First Known Use: before 12th century
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belch
verb \ˈbelch\
: to let out air from the stomach through the mouth very loudly
: to push or throw (something) out with force
Full Definition of BELCH
intransitive verb
1
: to expel gas suddenly from the stomach through the mouth
2
: to erupt, explode, or detonate violently
3
: to issue forth spasmodically : gush
transitive verb
1
: to eject or emit violently <angrily belched insults>
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Origin of BELCH
Middle English, from Old English bealcan
Rhymes with BELCH
BELCH Defined for Kids
1belch
verb \ˈbelch\
belchedbelch·ing
Definition of BELCH for Kids
1
: to force out gas suddenly from the stomach through the mouth usually with a sound
2
: to throw out or be thrown out with force <Smoke belched from the chimney.>
2belch
noun
Definition of BELCH for Kids
: a forcing out of gas from the stomach through the mouth
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