Belching: meaning, definitions and examples

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belching

 

[ หˆbel.tสƒษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

after drinking soda

Belching is the act of expelling gas from the stomach through the mouth, often accompanied by a characteristic sound. It is a natural bodily function that helps to release excess air that has been swallowed during eating or drinking. Belching can also occur as a result of indigestion or gas buildup in the stomach.

Synonyms

burping, eructation

Examples of usage

  • After drinking a can of soda, he started belching loudly.
  • She felt better after belching several times to relieve the gas in her stomach.
Context #2 | Noun

casual conversation

In informal settings, belching may be considered rude or impolite. It involves the release of gas from the stomach through the mouth, often making a sound. While it is a natural bodily function, it is generally frowned upon in social situations.

Synonyms

burp, eructation

Examples of usage

  • His loud belching at the dinner table made everyone uncomfortable.
  • She couldn't help but giggle at the unexpected belching sound.

Translations

Translations of the word "belching" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arrotar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rรผlpsen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersendawa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดั€ะธะถะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bekanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ’ใฃใท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ eructo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท geฤŸirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌุดุค

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™รญhรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ grganie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ riganje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ropa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะบั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™yirmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ eructo

Etymology

The word 'belching' originated from the Old English word 'beleccan', meaning 'to belch'. Belching has been a natural bodily function since ancient times, with references to it found in various cultures and historical texts. While it may be perceived differently in different societies, belching remains a common and normal occurrence in human digestion.

See also: belch.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,503, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.