BELCH Meaning and
Definition
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Belch is a verb that refers to the act of expelling excess gas or air from the stomach through the mouth with a loud, sudden noise. It is a bodily function commonly associated with digestive processes. When one belches, the diaphragm muscle contracts, causing the esophagus to relax and open, allowing gas to escape from the stomach. This gas can often be a combination of swallowed air and gases produced during digestion, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen.
Belching is usually involuntary but can also be deliberately induced. It typically occurs more frequently after consuming carbonated drinks, carbonated foods, or beverages that contain high levels of gas-producing substances. Other factors that can contribute to belching include consuming meals too quickly, overeating, or eating certain types of food that are difficult to digest.
While belching is considered a normal bodily function, excessive or uncontrollable belching could be a sign of an underlying health issue such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, or peptic ulcers. Belching can sometimes relieve discomfort caused by excessive gas buildup in the stomach or relieve symptoms of acid reflux in some cases.
The term "belch" can also be used as a noun, referring to the sound or act of belching itself. It is often characterized by a loud, deep sound that can be accompanied by an odor or taste. Belching is considered a natural and necessary function to help maintain proper digestive health.
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To eructate; to raise gas from the stomach.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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• To throw up anything violently, as from the stomach, or from a mountain.
• The act of throwing up or out; eructation.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for BELCH
Etymology of BELCH
The word "belch" originates from Middle English "belken" or "belchen", which comes from the Old English word "bealcan" meaning "to belch out, raise a loud outcry". This Old English term is of Germanic origin, with cognates in other related West Germanic languages such as Old High German "balgan" and Old Norse "belgja". These words ultimately derive from the Proto-Germanic word "*belganą", meaning "to swell, inflate". The association with loud noises and the expulsion of gases led to the modern-day meaning of "belch" as the act of audibly releasing gas from the stomach through the mouth.
Idioms with the word BELCH
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belch out
The idiom "belch out" refers to the act of forcefully expelling gas, air, or something in a noisy or uncontrolled manner. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the rapid and eminent discharge of large quantities of something, such as information or words.
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belch sth up
The idiom "belch sth up" generally refers to the act of expelling or regurgitating something, often in an abrupt or forceful manner, similar to how a belch occurs after consuming food or drink quickly. It can be used metaphorically to describe someone quickly and forcefully revealing or presenting information, ideas, emotions, or other aspects in a way that may not be refined or well-thought-out.
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belch up
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belch something up
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Conjugate verb Belch
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