burpee

/ ˈbɜːpiː /

noun

1. a squat thrust that starts and ends in a standing position
2. a piece of absorbent material placed on the shoulder while burping a baby

Word History and Origins

Origin of burpee¹

C20: sense 1 from Burpee test , a measure of endurance and coordination devised by R.H. Burpee , US psychologist

Example Sentences

More importantly, exercise was only effective when it combined conditioning and strength training (like a burpee).

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As Bell explains, a burpee is a body-weight exercise you can do anytime, anywhere—even in the halls of Congress.

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And finally she married Lank Burpee, and did considerable well it wuz spozed.

From Project Gutenberg

Burpee dashes off into a breezy little ballad that used to be a favorite of Dolores, and Lady Streathmere leaves the room.

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I am advised that Mr. Burpee has another pleasure in store for us, and we shall be glad to hear from him.

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It was settled about 1639, and Thomas Burpee bought a lot there immediately after the first settlement was made.

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Whatever is she to do if Burpee brings home a wife whom she will blush to present to her friends?

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