burp
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /bɜrp/
KK: /bɜrp/
intransitive verb
Definition
To release air from the stomach through the mouth, often with a sound.
Example
After drinking the soda, he let out a loud burp.
Conversation
I can't believe you just burped at the table!
Come on, it was an accident!
Still, it's kind of funny how you always do that after eating.
I guess I just can't help it; it happens when I'm full.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
belch
eruct
vent
Antonyms
suppress
contain
restrain
noun
Definition
A sound made when air is expelled from the stomach through the mouth, often after eating or drinking.
Example
After finishing his soda, he let out a loud burp.
Conversation
Did you just hear that loud burp?
Yeah, I wonder who made that sound!
It was probably Tom after he finished his soda.
transitive verb
Definition
To help a baby release gas from their stomach, usually by patting their back after they have eaten.
Example
After feeding the baby, I gently burped him to help him feel more comfortable.
Tense Forms
Past: burped
Past Participle: burped
Conversation
Did you know you need to burp the baby after feeding?
Yeah, it helps them feel more comfortable.
I always forget to burp her sometimes.
Root Explanation
The word 'burp' originates from the late 19th century, likely imitative of the sound made during the act of belching. It does not have clear roots in Latin, Greek, or Old French, but is considered to be an onomatopoeic term that mimics the sound itself.
Memory Tip
Think of the sound that comes from the act of belching — 'burp' is a word that imitates that very noise.
Visually Confused Words
bur
burlap