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Belly: meaning, definitions and examples

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belly

 

[ หˆbษ›li ]

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barriga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bauch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะธะฒั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brzuch

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…น (ใฏใ‚‰)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ventre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vientre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุทู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bล™icho

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ brucho

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…น้ƒจ (fรนbรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trebuh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ magi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒชแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vientre

Etymology

The word 'belly' originated from the Old English word 'bรฆl' 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.