"gurgitation" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌɡɜː.dʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ [UK], /ˌɡɝ.d͡ʒəˈteɪ.ʃən/ [US] Audio: en-us-gurgitator.ogg Forms: gurgitations [plural]
Etymology: A back-formation from regurgitation, or gurgitate + -ion. Etymology templates: {{back-formation|en|regurgitation|nocap=1}} back-formation from regurgitation, {{suffix|en|gurgitate|ion}} gurgitate + -ion Head templates: {{en-noun}} gurgitation (plural gurgitations)
  1. Competitive eating. Categories (topical): Food and drink

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