Bellying: meaning, definitions and examples

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bellying

 

[ หˆbษ›liษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement or position

Bellying refers to the action of causing something to bulge or swell outwards, typically associated with the belly. It can describe the act of distending or protruding, often in a way that is noticeable or exaggerated. In different contexts, it may imply a movement of something being pushed out from within. This term is used primarily in informal contexts, particularly when describing the shape or posture of an object or being.

Synonyms

bulging, distending, protruding.

Examples of usage

  • The balloon was bellying out dramatically as it filled with air.
  • The sail began bellying impressively in the wind.
  • As he leaned back, his shirt began bellying out around his waist.

Translations

Translations of the word "bellying" 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

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

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trebuh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ maga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vientre

Etymology

The term 'bellying' derives from the word 'belly,' which comes from the Old English 'bylg,' meaning 'belly or stomach.' The roots of 'belly' trace further back to Proto-Germanic origins, where the word referred to the belly as a part of the body. Over time, the extension of the meaning of 'belly' to signify bulging or swelling originated as the verb form developed. The use of 'bellying' suggests an active process, portraying the physical changes that occur as something expands or protrudes. Through various usages across different contexts, the word maintains its original implication related to the belly's rounded shape and extends metaphorically to describe other objects and phenomena.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,869, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.