belly

Definition

  • noun: a person's stomach or the part of the body that contains the stomach
  • noun: the stomach and its adjuncts
  • verb: to cause (something, such as a sail) to curve or bulge outward
  • verb: to cause to swell or fill out
  • synonyms: abdomen, potbelly, fill

Examples

  • The business 'went belly-up' [=went bankrupt] during the long recession.

  • The team 'went belly-up' in the play-offs.

  • a middle-aged man with a big 'beer belly'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Oh, I'll admit I've been at fault, too. But Bonnie's going to have a place among decent people. Yes, even if we both have to crawl on our bellies to every fat old cat. Good morning, Mrs. Meade. Good morning, Captain Butler. Good morning, Scarlett. Mrs. Merriwether, I've always had (..)
    1939 Gone with the Wind