BURPING Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word burping. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BURPING
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| belch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth verb • expel gas from the stomach • become active and spew forth lava and rocks | ||||||||
| eructation | nounn | |||||||
noun • (of volcanoes) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed) • a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
| flatulence | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal • pompously embellished language | ||||||||
| gas | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container • a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely • a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines • a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes verb • attack with gas; subject to gas fumes • show off | ||||||||
| hiccup | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion verb • breathe spasmodically, and make a sound | ||||||||
| regurgitation | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • backflow of blood through a defective heart valve • recall after rote memorization • the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
| bloating | nounn | |||||||
noun • swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas verb • become bloated or swollen or puff up • make bloated or swollen | ||||||||
| belching | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the forceful expulsion of something from inside • a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
| bubble | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide) • a speculative scheme that depends on unstable factors that the planner cannot control • an impracticable and illusory idea • a dome-shaped covering made of transparent glass or plastic verb • form, produce, or emit bubbles • flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise • rise in bubbles or as if in bubbles • cause to form bubbles • expel gas from the stomach | ||||||||
| eruct | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical • expel gas from the stomach | ||||||||
