Meaning & Definition of word "Belly"
Belly
/ˈbɛli/
noun:
- 1. The front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels.
- Example: After the big meal, she rubbed her belly and smiled.
- 2. A rounded part of something.
- Example: The belly of the guitar creates a rich sound.
- 3. A person's body, especially when it is large or bulging.
- Example: He has a round belly from too much beer.
- 4. The part of an animal's body that corresponds to the human belly.
- Example: The kitten lay on its back, exposing its soft belly to the sun.
verb:
- 1. To cause to swell or bulge outward.
- Example: The balloon began to belly as he kept adding more air.
- 2. To move or crawl on one's belly.
- Example: 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 of belly
Meaning: Belly button
● Example Sentence: She had a cute belly button ring.
Meaning: Bellyache
● Example Sentence: I can’t eat that; it gives me a bellyache.
Meaning: Belly on someone
● Example Sentence: He really belies on his friends for support.