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belch | belchy |

As a noun belch

is belgian (inhabitant of belgium).

As an adjective belchy is

pertaining to, or characterised by, belching.

belch

English

Verb

(es)
  • To expel gas loudly from the stomach through the mouth.
  • * My father used to belch after having a fine meal.
  • To issue with spasmodic force or noise.
    • Yes, we have seen the wrecked cars and the factories belching smoke and the blur of speedy automobiles crowding highways.
  • * Jonathan Swift
    • I belched a hurricane of wind.
  • * Milton
    • Within the gates that now / Stood open wide, belching outrageous flame.
    (Dryden)

    Synonyms

    * burp

    Related terms

    * fart * pass gas

    Noun

    (es)
  • The sound one makes when belching.
  • (obsolete) malt liquor
    • (Dennis)

    Usage notes

    A belch is often considered to be louder than a burp.

    Synonyms

    * burp

    Anagrams

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    belchy

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Pertaining to, or characterised by, belching.
  • * 1944 , Journal of the Missouri State Medical Association: Volume 41
    • It is characteristically burning and has a belchy feel because belching and alkalies relieve it.
  • * 1975 , Jill Wilson Cohn, Writing: the personal voice
    • Suddenly it is stiller, except for a belchy groan. Then a high whiny sound, gradually diminishing, a sort of shush, and finally all is quiet.