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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Noun
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Five belches on the U-T five-belch meter.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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When planning a girls’ trip, the goal is good times and happy stories, not planning hiccups or, at worst, a bout of drama.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Díaz participated in the Dodgers’ first day of official workouts Friday, throwing a clean bullpen session without any hiccups.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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