Definition of belch

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belch    (blch) KEY 

VERB:
belched, belch·ing, belch·es
VERB:
intr.

1. To expel gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth; burp.
2. To erupt or explode.
3. To gush forth.

VERB:
tr.

1. To expel (gas) noisily from the stomach through the mouth; burp.
2. To eject violently.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English belchen, from Old English bealcettan, or from *bealcian; ; akin to bealcan

OTHER FORMS:
belch(Noun)