What is the meaning of belching?

noun

  • The forceful expulsion of something from inside.
    • usage: "the belching of smoke from factory chimneys"
  • A reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth.

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"
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