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
  • Last week in Cincinnati included a few hiccups, but those don’t negate the progress.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • To avoid any hiccups at border control, here's what to know about going to Europe in 2026.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of hiccups
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“Burps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burps. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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