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belchy en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ˈbɛlt͡ʃi/

Etymology

From belch + -y.

Meanings

1. Pertaining to, or characterised by, belching.
   • It is characteristically burning and has a belchy feel because belching and alkalies relieve it. 1944, Journal of the Missouri State Medical Association: Volume 41:
   • Suddenly it is stiller, except for a belchy groan. Then a high whiny sound, gradually diminishing, a sort of shush, and finally all is quiet. 1975, Jill Wilson Cohn, Writing: the personal voice:

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