belched; belching; belches
Definition of belch
1 : to expel gas suddenly from the stomach through the mouth
2 : to erupt, explode, or detonate violently
3 : to issue forth spasmodically : gush
1 : to eject or emit violently
angrily belched insults
2 : to expel (gas) from the stomach suddenly : eruct
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The first known use of belch was before the 12th century
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