- Ex: “I was trying to explain to Bill that his opinion on the number of dogs born in a single litter was ridiculous, but he released such a loud quelch that I had no choice but to disengage.”
? Quelch
compounding noun, Verb
Definition: A belch intended to terminate an argument or dispute. Usually exceedingly loud so as to detract from whatever anyone else is saying.
Etymology : (from ‘quell’ + ‘belch’)
Source : Joel Macaluso, 9/8/2010
Last modified: 9 December 2010