Meaning
To expel (gas) from the stomach through the mouth; especially, to do so loudly.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English belchen, from Old English bielċan, from Proto-Germanic *balkijaną, *belkaną, probably ultimately of imitative origin. Related to Dutch balken (“to bray”), Middle Low German belken (“to shout”), Low German bölken (“to shout, bark”), Old English bealċettan (“to utter, send forth”). See also English bolk, boak.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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