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.