Bellyache

/ˈbɛliˌeɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A pain in the stomach or belly; a stomach ache.

After eating that greasy burger, I had a terrible bellyache.

A complaint or grumbling about something.

His constant bellyache about the office conditions was getting on everyone's nerves.

verb

To complain or grumble in a persistent manner.

She always bellyaches about her workload, but we all have the same responsibilities.

The word 'bellyache' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'belly' and 'ache.'

bellyache about something

To complain or whine about something.

have a bellyache

To experience abdominal pain.

quit bellyaching

Stop complaining.

stomachache

Pain in the stomach, often caused by overeating or indigestion.

complaint

An expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.

To whine or complain excessively.

Stop bellyaching about the weather!

A trivial issue one is overly concerned with.

He's always bellyaching about his workload.