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Belly Definition & Meaning

belly
noun
  1. the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
  2. a protruding abdomen
  3. a part that bulges deeply; "the belly of a sail"
  4. the hollow inside of something; "in the belly of the ship"
  5. the underpart of the body of certain vertebrates such as snakes or fish
verb
  1. swell out or bulge out

"Belly" in song lyrics

See how belly is used in real songs:

  • "Let's get a room, so I can lick that ring on yo belly"
    5th Ward Boyz f/ Willie D (of Geto Boys) — PWA
  • "Ooh my bomb's light simulator picks barnacles off the tugboat belly"
    Aesop Rock — How to Be a Carpenter
  • "I lay the Lord down upon its belly"
    Aesop Rock — Flashflood

Usage tips for "belly"

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Frequently asked questions

What does belly mean?
the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis a protruding abdomen a part that bulges deeply; "the belly of a sail" the hollow inside of something; "in the belly of the ship" the underpart of the body of certain vertebrates such as snakes or fish swell out or bulge out
What part of speech is belly?
Belly is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does belly have?
Belly has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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