burps

noun

plural of burp
as in eructations
an expulsion of stomach gas through the mouth felt embarrassed when a burp escaped from his lips as the table was being cleared

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  1. belches
  2. hiccups
Noun
  • These types of foods can lead to bad-smelling belches, nausea, abdominal pain, and reflux.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Five belches on the U-T five-belch meter.
    — Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Definition of belches
Noun
  • How motivated the Cowboys’ ownership group is to get the Super Bowl back to Arlington is up for debate, but the World Cup proved that any logistical or structural concerns that stemmed from a couple of hiccups back in 2011 no longer exist.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • And, as with most engines, a timely tuneup helps ensure smooth and predictable functioning, avoiding hiccups or holdups.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026
Definition of hiccups
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