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stomach

Definition

  • noun: the organ in your body where food goes and begins to be digested after you swallow it
  • noun: a dilatation of the alimentary canal of a vertebrate communicating anteriorly with the esophagus and posteriorly with the duodenum
  • verb: to accept or experience (something unpleasant) without becoming sick, upset, etc.
  • verb: to take offense at
  • often used before another noun

Examples

  • Take this medication 'on an empty stomach'. [=when your stomach is empty because you have not eaten for a time]

  • When I had the flu, just the thought of eating made me 'sick to my stomach'. [='nauseous']

  • She felt a flutter in 'the pit of her stomach' when he walked through the door.

Movie quotes

  • (..) It was either this or a Huey from Vietnam. I figured a boat would be more practical. What's going on? Pretty much exactly what you think goes on inside of a stomach. You're right. That really is the worst way to die. Reardon! What in Hades is going on with my engine? Is it ready yet? (..)
    2013 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
  • (..) It's not working! The Sea of Monsters might not be in Poseidon's domain. Hold on! Where are we? Smells like the stomach. Watch your step. What is this stuff? I don't think you want to know. This has to be the worst way to die, ever. Yeah, everything that disappears (..)
    2013 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters