BURPING YOUR BABY

to burp /bɜː(r)p/

1 [INTRANSITIVE] to make a noise when air from your stomach passes out through your mouth; to noisily release air from the stomach through the mouth; to belch.

2 [TRANSITIVE] to help a baby to bring up air from its stomach by hitting it gently on the back; to make a baby belch after feeding, typically by patting its back.

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