burping

Verb

burp (third-person singular simple present burps, present participle burping, simple past and past participle burped)

1. (intransitive) To emit a burp.
   • Burping is considered impolite in most western cultures.
2. (transitive) To utter by burping
   • Stevie intends to burp the alphabet at the school talent show.
3. (transitive) To cause someone (such as a baby) to burp.
   • Usually baby doesn't need to be burped if (1) he consistently takes his usual amount of formula, gradually increasing his capacity as the weeks go by and (2) if he hasn't spit up when put down unburped after most feedings.1968, Robert Webster Watson, Why Not Have Your Second Baby First?, page 46
4. (transitive) To open (a container of fermenting substance) to allow the release of accumulated gas.
   • Ferment the lemons for up to 2 weeks, opening the bag occasionally to burp it and release carbon dioxide, and reseal.2021, Alan Bergo, The Forager Chef's Book of Flora, page 45

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