Bellying: meaning, definitions and examples
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bellying
[ หbษliษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น barriga
- ventre
- barriga de fora
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Bauch
๐ฎ๐ฉ perut
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะธะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ brzuch
๐ฏ๐ต ่ น
๐ซ๐ท ventre
๐ช๐ธ vientre
๐น๐ท karฤฑn
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุทู
๐จ๐ฟ bลicho
๐ธ๐ฐ brucho
๐จ๐ณ ่ น้จ
๐ธ๐ฎ trebuh
๐ฎ๐ธ maga
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qarฤฑn
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.