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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

  • (..) not until I die. Do I look dead to you? - Father, please... - I need lessons in courtesy from you, bastard? Your mother would still be a milkmaid if I hadn't squirted you into her belly. All right, you come forward. There. Now that I've observed the courtesies, perhaps my sons will do me the honor (..)
    2011 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Baelor Season: 1 Episode 9