belching Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the forceful expulsion of something from inside
    • the belching of smoke from factory chimneys
  2. noun a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
    burping; belch; eructation; burp.
  3. verb expel gas from the stomach
    belch; bubble; burp; eruct.
    • In China it is polite to burp at the table
  4. verb become active and spew forth lava and rocks
    extravasate; belch; erupt.
    • Vesuvius erupts once in a while

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