stomachy

[ stuhm-uh-kee ]

adjective

1. paunchy; having a prominent stomach.
2. British Dialect. irritable; quick to take offense.

stomachy

/ ˈstʌməkɪ /

adjective

1. having a large belly; paunchy
2. dialect.
   easily angered; irritable

Word History and Origins

Origin of stomachy¹

First recorded in 1815–25; stomach + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Awh, iss: I knaws 'en fast enuf," said Triggs, who felt by intuition that Reuben's desire was to know no good of him, "and a precious stomachy chap he is.

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His Grace was in blue-and-silver, which became him, though he is somewhat stomachy for such conspicuous colors.

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‘Now never be stomachy, my good soul,’ cried Sol from the fireplace, where he stood blowing the fire with his breath. 

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