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belch
[ belch ]
verb (used without object)
- to eject stomach gas noisily from the mouth; burp.
- to emit contents violently, such as a gun, geyser, or volcano:
The volcano belched ominously while the town was evacuated.
- to gush forth:
Fire and smoke belched from the dragon's mouth.
verb (used with object)
- to eject (flame, smoke, gas, etc.) violently or in bursts; give forth:
The house had a chimney belching smoke.
noun
- an ejection of stomach gas from the mouth.
- a violent emittance of flame, smoke, gas, etc.
belch
/ ɛʃ /
verb
- usually intr to expel wind from the stomach noisily through the mouth; eructate
- to expel or be expelled forcefully from inside
smoke belching from factory chimneys
- to say (curses, insults, etc) violently or bitterly
noun
- an act of belching; eructation
Other 51Թ Forms
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- dzܳ· verb (used with object)
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of belch1
Example Sentences
Not only do the affluent suck up far more natural resources than people in other income brackets, they belch out disproportionate levels of greenhouse gas emissions that cook the globe faster.
While these conflagrations engulf millions of acres of lands, they belch fine particulate matter into the air, which humans inevitably inhale.
Gutted and blackened by fire, the nursing home belched smoke as a fire crew doused the last stubborn flames lapping at what remained of the roof.
It is an important issue given the vast number of generators belching out fumes across Nigeria as a result of the woeful power supply.
He belched out a bizarre fantasy that doctors commit "execution after birth," which drew a fact check from moderator Linsey Davis.
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More About Belch
What doesbelch mean?
A belch is the often noisy instance of stomach gas being released through the mouth. It often happens after you eat or especially after you drink a bubbly drink like soda.
Belch can also be used as a verb meaning to release gas in such a way, as in I belched right in the middle of the meeting—it was so embarrassing.
Belching is common and normal, but it’s often considered rude to belch in public, especially to do so loudly. It’s typically considered the polite thing to do to try to cover up a belch.
A synonym for both the noun and verb sense of belch is burp, which is more informal. The technical medical term for belching or a belch is eructation. The verb form of this is eruct.
Belch is also sometimes used in a figurative way in the context of a thing releasing gas or air or something else, especially in a messy way. A volcano can be said to belch out fumes (and such fumes can be said to be belching out of it).
Example: My grandfather loved to conclude his dinner by unleashing a loud belch to signal his satisfaction.
Where doesbelch come from?
The first records of the word belch come from before 1000. It comes from the Middle English belchen, which is related to the Dutch balken, meaning “to bray,” and the Middle Low German belken, “to shout.”
Belches are often considered impolite, especially in front of other people, but like a lot of other bodily functions, they’re also pretty funny. A person loudly belching in an inappropriate situation is a common gag in movies.
Belching is much less funny when it’s a sign of an underlying problem. Belching is normal, but excessive belching can be a sign of digestive or gastrointestinal issues.
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How isbelch used in real life?
Belching is very common. Like other bodily functions, it is sometimes considered rude but it’s also considered funny.
The epic burp in was real, but it wasn’t Will Ferrell’s belch. It was from noted voice actor Maurice LaMarche, who might be best known as Brain of ‘Pinky and the Brain.’
— Mental Floss (@mental_floss)
We have house guests. Our 8 yr old sidles up to me at dinner & whispers, "Baba, we have guests. Try not to belch so loud."
— Scott Simon (@nprscottsimon)
When I was growing up the industry chimneys were belching day & night UK 50s
— rob allan (@allanrob9)
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Is the word belch used correctly in the following sentence?
The smokestacks continuously belch out toxic fumes.
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