Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tum
noun
/tĘŚm/
Definition
A colloquial term for the stomach or belly.
Examples
- After the meal, I felt a bit of a stretch in my tum.
- The toddler giggled as he pointed to his chubby tum.
- She placed her hand on her tum, feeling the baby kick.
Meaning
The word ‘tum’ is often used informally to refer to one’s stomach. It can imply comfort or a soft, rounded appearance.
Synonyms
- belly
- stomach
- abdomen
