BURP
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Definition
Pronunciation: //bɜːp//
noun
- (chiefly Canada, US) A belch."Lennon let out a burp after downing the beer."
verb
- (intransitive) To emit a burp."Burping is considered impolite in most western cultures."
- (transitive) To utter by burping"Stevie intends to burp the alphabet at the school talent show."
- (transitive) To cause someone (such as a baby) to burp."Usually baby doesn't need to be burped if (1) he consistently takes his usual amount of formula, gradually increasing his capacity as the weeks go by and (2) if he hasn't spit up when put down unburped after most feedings."
- (transitive) To open (a container of fermenting substance) to allow the release of accumulated gas."Ferment the lemons for up to 2 weeks, opening the bag occasionally to burp it and release carbon dioxide, and reseal."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BURP'?
The word BURP is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
B3
U1
R1
P3
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BURP'?
The word BURP is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
B4
U2
R1
P4
Total: 11 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.