noun
- A reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth.
- synonyms: belching, burp, burping, eructation
verb
- Expel gas from the stomach.
- usage: "In China it is polite to burp at the table"
- Become active and spew forth lava and rocks.
- usage: "Vesuvius erupts once in a while"
- synonyms: erupt, extravasate
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