burps

Definition of burpsnext
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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Noun
  • Five belches on the U-T five-belch meter.
    Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Corona knows there are going to be some hiccups early this season.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
  • But there may be a few hiccups.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Burps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burps. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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