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watertraa

nounbody

burning sensation from stomach acid

a burning sensation in the chest or throat caused by stomach acid rising into the oesophagus

Example in use

A hae watertraa efter da tea.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/WAW-tuh-TRAH/

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