burps

plural of burp
as in hiccoughs
an expulsion of stomach gas through the mouth felt embarrassed when a burp escaped from his lips as the table was being cleared

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Noun
  • Users should expect some hiccups.
    Bianca Vázquez Toness, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
  • While that process had its share of hiccups, Jesso’s profile continued to rise, with critics eager to hype up someone working in the tradition of ’70s singer-songwriters like Harry Nilsson and Randy Newman.
    Chris Stanton, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Burps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burps. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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