bellyache

[ bel-ee-eyk ]

noun

1. a pain in the abdomen or bowels.

verb (used without object)

, bel·ly·ached, bel·ly·ach·ing.

1. to complain; grumble.

bellyache

/ ˈbɛlɪˌeɪk /

noun

1. an informal term for stomachache

verb

1. slang.
   intr to complain repeatedly

Derived Forms

• ˈbellyˌacher, noun

Other Words From

• belly·acher noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bellyache¹

belly + ache; bellyache def 1 was first recorded in 1545–55, and bellyache def 2, an Americanism, in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Adam Wren of Politico also wrote on Saturday about Vance's relentless bellyaching.

From Salon

During breaks, the Trump surrogates rush to the microphones outside to bellyache more.

From Salon

He could not stop bellyaching about the military camp he attended.

From Literature

All the male bellyaching about "Barbie" and Taylor Swift did nothing to dent ticket sales.

From Salon

To be fair, backbenchers, and even politicians in government, love to bellyache.

From BBC