belch

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of forcibly expelling air from the stomach through the mouth.

  - "After eating a large meal, John belched loudly."
  - "The sound of belching can be quite unpleasant."

• A loud, forceful emission of gas from the mouth.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɛltʃ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

burp

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with belch
hiccup , picnic , microwave , nave

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Variants

List of all variants of belch that leads to same result
belch , belched , belches , belching

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Etymology

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Old English belcian, belchan; related to belch (noun), meaning 'belly'.

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Trivia

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1. Belching is a natural process that helps to relieve pressure in the stomach and intestines.

2. The world record for the longest belch is 48.3 seconds, set by Michael Darling in 2010.

3. Belching can be a sign of various digestive problems, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or gastritis.

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Related Concepts

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1. burp: A burp is a similar act to belching, but it involves expelling air from the stomach through the mouth with a shorter, less forceful sound.

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Culture

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Belching is often associated with the consumption of large meals or alcohol. It can be seen as a sign of satisfaction or a way to relieve pressure in the stomach. Belching has been used in various forms of art and literature, such as in the poem 'The Belly Song' by Lewis Carroll.

How to Memorize "belch"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of belching: imagine the expansion of the stomach, the gathering of air, and the forceful expulsion through the mouth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'belch' with the feeling of satisfaction after eating a large meal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Big Belly Burps' to remember the meaning of the word.

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