Definition of the word burp

Pronunciation of vocabulary burp

burpverb

/bɜːp//bɜːrp/

Origin of the word burp

The word "burp" has a fascinating history! The modern English word "burp" is believed to have originated in the 15th century. It is thought to have come from the Old English word "brypian," which means "to break wind." The term "burp" was first recorded in the 14th century, and it has since become a widely used and recognized term in many languages. Interestingly, the term "burp" is not used in all cultures, and different languages often have their own unique words for the act of belching. In many cases, the word used is similar to the English word "burp," but in other cultures, the term is less direct and more euphemistic. For example, in French, the word "pet" is used, while in Spanish, it's "trago." Despite the variations, the act of belching remains a universal human experience, and the word "burp" has become a common way to describe it.

Vocabulary summary burp

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meaning(slang) burp

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meaning(slang) burp

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Example of vocabulary burpnamespace

meaning

to let out air from the stomach through the mouth, making a noise

để thoát khí từ dạ dày ra ngoài qua miệng, tạo ra tiếng động

  • He swigged his drink and burped loudly.

    Anh ta uống một ngụm nước và ợ to.

meaning

to make a baby bring up air from the stomach, especially by rubbing or patting its back

để làm cho em bé nôn ra không khí từ dạ dày, đặc biệt là bằng cách xoa hoặc vỗ lưng em bé

  • The baby needed burping after every bottle.

    Em bé cần được ợ hơi sau mỗi lần bú bình.

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