Belly: meaning, definitions and examples

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belly

[ ˈbɛli ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

anatomy

The front part of the human body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels.

Synonyms

abdomen, stomach, tummy.

Examples of usage

My belly is full after the big meal.
He patted his belly after eating the delicious dessert.

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informal

A person's stomach or abdomen.

Synonyms

midsection, tummy.

Examples of usage

She rubbed her belly as she waited for her food.
He complained of a pain in his belly.

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slang

One's innermost feelings or thoughts.

Synonyms

heart, mind, soul.

Examples of usage

She poured her heart out, sharing her belly with us.
He kept his belly hidden from everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "belly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 barriga

🇮🇳 पेट

🇩🇪 Bauch

🇮🇩 perut

🇺🇦 живіт

🇵🇱 brzuch

🇯🇵 腹 (はら)

🇫🇷 ventre

🇪🇸 vientre

🇹🇷 karın

🇰🇷 배

🇸🇦 بطن

🇨🇿 břicho

🇸🇰 brucho

🇨🇳 腹部 (fùbù)

🇸🇮 trebuh

🇮🇸 magi

🇰🇿 іш

🇬🇪 მუცელი

🇦🇿 qarın

🇲🇽 vientre

Etymology

The word 'belly' originated from the Old English word 'bæl' which meant 'bag' or 'purse'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the front part of the human body below the chest. The concept of the belly has been significant in various cultures and symbolizes nourishment, emotions, and even intuition.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,981 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.

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6980 proprietor
6981 belly
6982 plague
6983 urging
6984 spherical
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