belch
UK: beltʃ | US: beltʃ
vi. to expel gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
vt. to emit forcefully or violently (e.g., smoke, fumes)
n. an act or sound of belching
The word "belch" originates from Old English bealcian or bylcan, meaning "to eructate" (expel stomach gas). Its onomatopoeic quality mimics the sound of the action, and its spelling has remained largely unchanged since Middle English. As a compact Germanic residue word, it resists further morpheme division.
He couldn’t help but belch after drinking soda too quickly.
The volcano began to belch thick clouds of ash into the sky.
A loud belch escaped him during the quiet meeting.
Factories belch pollutants into the atmosphere daily.
The dragon’s mouth opened to belch flames at the knights.