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/ˈbɛli/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels.
After the big meal, she rubbed her belly and smiled.
A rounded part of something.
The belly of the guitar creates a rich sound.
A person's body, especially when it is large or bulging.
He has a round belly from too much beer.
The part of an animal's body that corresponds to the human belly.
The kitten lay on its back, exposing its soft belly to the sun.
verb
To cause to swell or bulge outward.
The balloon began to belly as he kept adding more air.
To move or crawl on one's belly.
The soldier had to belly through the mud to avoid detection.
Etymology
Old English 'belly,' from Proto-Germanic '*baldiz.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
bellyache
A pain in the stomach or abdominal area.
belly laugh
A deep, hearty laugh.
belly flop
A jump or dive that lands flat on the stomach.
Related Words
abdominal
Relating to the abdomen.
gastric
Related to the stomach.
visceral
Relating to the internal organs.
Slang Meanings
Belly button
She had a cute belly button ring.
Bellyache
I can’t eat that; it gives me a bellyache.
Belly on someone
He really belies on his friends for support.