First Known Use: 1929
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1burp
noun \ˈbərp\
Definition of BURP
: the act or an instance of belching
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Origin of BURP
imitative
Related to BURP
- Synonyms
- belch, eructation
2burp
verb
: to let out air from the stomach through the mouth with a sound
: to help (a baby) let out air from the stomach especially by patting or rubbing the baby's back
Full Definition of BURP
intransitive verb
: belch
transitive verb
1
: belch
2
: to help (a baby) expel gas from the stomach especially by patting or rubbing the baby's back
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First Known Use of BURP
circa 1932
BURP Defined for Kids
1burp
verb \ˈbərp\
burpedburp·ing
Definition of BURP for Kids
1
: 1belch 1
2
: to help (a baby) let out gas from the stomach especially by patting or rubbing the baby's back
2burp
noun
Definition of BURP for Kids
: 2belch
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