Belly: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คฐ
belly
[ หbษli ]
anatomy
The front part of the human body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- My belly is full after the big meal.
- He patted his belly after eating the delicious dessert.
informal
A person's stomach or abdomen.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She rubbed her belly as she waited for her food.
- He complained of a pain in his belly.
Translations
Translations of the word "belly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น barriga
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Bauch
๐ฎ๐ฉ perut
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะธะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ brzuch
๐ฏ๐ต ่ น (ใฏใ)
๐ซ๐ท ventre
๐ช๐ธ vientre
๐น๐ท karฤฑn
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุทู
๐จ๐ฟ bลicho
๐ธ๐ฐ brucho
๐จ๐ณ ่ น้จ (fรนbรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ trebuh
๐ฎ๐ธ magi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qarฤฑn
๐ฒ๐ฝ vientre
Word origin
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.
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- 6978 suspicious
- 6979 fixtures
- 6980 proprietor
- 6981 belly
- 6982 plague
- 6983 urging
- 6984 spherical
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