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burp - The noise made by air released from the stomach through the mouth

Joe realized he shouldn't have over-eaten at lunch when he felt the burp emerging from his mouth during his important job interview.

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grasp - Seize and hold firmly

The baby grasped his father's hand in a gesture of affection.

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chomp - Munch or chew vigorously and noisily

Nobody liked to eat with Frank because he would always chomp his food loudly.

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gasp - A convulsive catching of breath

Abe let out a sharp gasp after he had remained underwater for ten seconds.

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munch - Eat (something) with a continuous and often audible action of the jaws

The prairie dog munched on its food with great delight.

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burp - To allow air from the stomach to come out through the mouth in a noisy way

After feeding her newborn baby, Janet put him on her shoulder and patted his back until he burped.

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swarthy - Dark-skinned

With his dark and swarthy good looks, the actor had little trouble finding employment.

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garb - Clothing or dress, especially of a distinctive or special kind

The Amish are known for wearing their distinctive garb, which is a reflection of their old-fashioned values.

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slurp - Eat or drink (something) with a loud sloppy sucking noise

Emery slurped each piece of spaghetti, ruining what was otherwise a quiet dinner.

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slouch - Stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way

Too many students slouch in their chairs nowadays instead of sitting up straight.

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numb - Being unable to feel something, physically or emotionally.

When Bill's wife told him she wanted a divorce, for quite a while he just felt numb,and couldn't respond.

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snooze - Have a short, light sleep

Bob snoozed at his desk until his boss had to wake him up.