burp

Etymology

Originally from American English, of imitative origin.

noun

1. (chiefly US, Philippines) A belch.
   Lennon let out a deep, proud burp after downing the beer.
   Sylvanshine would burp and it would seem like more than a burp; it would taste like he'd almost thrown up a little. 2011, David Foster Wallace, The Pale King, page 9

verb

1. (intransitive) To emit a burp.
   Burping is considered impolite in most western cultures.
   My dad used to burp to hide the fact he was farting.
2. (transitive) To utter by burping
   Stevie intends to burp the alphabet at the school talent show.
3. (transitive) To cause someone (such as a baby) to burp.
4. (transitive) To open (a container of fermenting substance) to allow the release of accumulated gas.
   Ferment the lemons for up to 2 weeks, opening the bag occasionally to burp it and release carbon dioxide, and reseal. 2021, Alan Bergo, The Forager Chef's Book of Flora, page 45