Tummy: meaning, definitions and examples

Informal or used with children; often related to light, non-severe issues.

• My tummy hurts after eating too much candy.
• The little girl complained of a tummy ache.

General term for the organ involved in digestion; often used in everyday conversation about illness or eating.

• I have an upset stomach from that street food.
• She felt butterflies in her stomach before the presentation.

Casual conversations or when referring to a person's or animal's middle area without scientific implication.

• He has a potbelly from drinking too much beer.
• The dog rolled over so I could rub its belly.

Medical or anatomical context; often used in formal or scientific discussions.

• The doctor examined his abdomen for any signs of distress.
• Muscles in the abdomen provide core support.

Often used in informal settings, especially with or when talking to children. It's a gentle and affectionate way to refer to the stomach.

• Does your tummy hurt?
• Let's put some cream on your tummy.

A very informal and somewhat cute or playful term for the stomach. Often used in the UK among close friends, family, or with children.

• I've got a bit of a sore tum.
• Let's give your tum a rest.

Very playful and typically used with very young children or in a very affectionate manner. It’s the most diminutive and cute of the set.

• Is your tum-tum feeling better now?
• Rub the baby’s tum-tum after feeding.

Commonly used in casual conversations with people of all ages. It can also refer to the abdominal area in animals.

• My belly is full after that meal.
• The dog rolled over to have his belly rubbed.