belching

/ˈbɛltʃɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of releasing gas from the stomach through the mouth; a burp.
    • He tried to hide his belching behind his hand during the quiet dinner.
    • After drinking soda, he let out a loud belching that embarrassed everyone at the table.
    • The baby's belching after feeding is a sign that she is full.
  2. A sudden, forceful emission or burst of something, such as smoke, fire, or steam.
    • The old factory was known for its belching of black smoke into the air.
    • The volcano's belching of ash darkened the sky for miles.
    • A belching of steam from the geyser startled the hikers.
verb
  1. To release gas from the stomach through the mouth; to burp.
    • The baby belched contentedly after finishing her bottle.
    • He belched loudly after drinking the carbonated beverage.
    • She tried not to belch during the formal dinner party.
  2. To send out or emit something forcefully and in large amounts, such as smoke, flames, or steam.
    • The dragon belched a stream of fire at the knight.
    • The old car belched exhaust fumes as it struggled up the hill.
    • The factory chimney belched thick black smoke into the sky.
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