Eruct: meaning, definitions and examples

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eruct

[ ɪˈrʌkt ]

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burp

To belch or burp loudly, especially after eating or drinking.

Synonyms

belch, burp, expel gas

Examples of usage

After the meal, he eructed loudly, causing everyone to turn and stare.
She tried to stifle the urge to eruct in public.

Translations

Translations of the word "eruct" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arrotar

🇮🇳 डकार लेना

🇩🇪 rülpsen

🇮🇩 bersendawa

🇺🇦 відригнути

🇵🇱 beknąć

🇯🇵 げっぷする (geppu suru)

🇫🇷 roter

🇪🇸 eructar

🇹🇷 geğirmek

🇰🇷 트림하다 (teurimaha)

🇸🇦 تجشؤ (tajashu')

🇨🇿 krkat

🇸🇰 grgať

🇨🇳 打嗝 (dǎgé)

🇸🇮 rigniti

🇮🇸 ropa

🇰🇿 кекіру

🇬🇪 გაღეჭვა (gagechva)

🇦🇿 gəyirmək

🇲🇽 eructar

Word origin

The word 'eruct' comes from the Latin word 'eructare', which means 'to belch out'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of burping or belching loudly.