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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