belching

Meanings

• Verb

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

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

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Synonyms

burp

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with belching
hiccups , ripple , bubble

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Variants

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belch , belched , belches , belching

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Etymology

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The word 'belch' comes from the Old English word 'belcan', which means 'to blow'. It is related to the Old Norse word 'belgja', which also means 'to blow'.

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Trivia

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1. Belching releases hydrogen gas, which is the same gas that makes up natural gas.

2. The world record for the longest belch is 43.9 seconds, set by Michael D. McIntosh in 2006.

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Related Concepts

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1. burp: Belching and burping are often used interchangeably to describe the act of expelling gas from the stomach. However, burping refers specifically to expelling gas with a gentle exhale, while belching refers to the more forceful expulsion of gas.

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Culture

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Belching has been a common occurrence in various cultures throughout history. In some cultures, belching is considered a sign of good digestion and is even encouraged during meals. In others, it is seen as a sign of poor manners and is discouraged.

How to Memorize "belching"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person eating a large meal and then forcefully expelling gas from their stomach through their mouth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'belch' with the sound of expelling gas from the stomach.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Big Burps Can Happen Everyday' to remember the meaning of 'belch'.

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