tummy

[ tuhm-ee ]

noun

, Informal.

, plural tum·mies.

1. stomach:

   The baby had a pain in his tummy.

tummy

/ ˈtʌmɪ /

noun

1. an informal or childish word for stomach

Word History and Origins

Origin of tummy¹

First recorded in 1865–70; nursery alteration of stomach

Example Sentences

"I don't think my daughter quite understands what mummy's tummy troubles are, because I don't want to put the fear into her."

From BBC

She would describe the way they moved their tummies as if by magic with muscles unknown to the rest of us.

From Los Angeles Times

Alife described lying down on the sidecar as "tummy tickling due to the vibrations" and said it felt like he was "off the ground gliding".

From BBC

It makes me feel a little queasy in my tummy.

From Literature

That’s so guests have enough room in their tummies to try out six different kinds of ramen, two at each spot during the tour.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• abdomen
• belly