• British English Slang – Belly
  • Meaning – Stomach.
  • Here are a selection of different types of belly:
    • Beer belly – A large protruding belly that is the result of frequently drinking a lot of beer.
    • Delhi belly – An old fashioned term for a bad stomach caused by visiting an unfamiliar place.
    • Pot belly – A large belly, similar to a beer belly.
    • Yellow belly – A coward.
  • You should also be familiar with:
    • Belly button – Another way of referring to your naval.
    • Belly dance – A type of solo dance performed by a woman with her stomach exposed.
    • Belly flop – A dive into water when you land on your front – which can be very painful!
Example:
  • “You need to go on a diet. You have a massive belly!”
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