Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
belly-up
adjective
/ˈbɛli ʌp/
Definition
In a position of being unsuccessful or defeated; can also refer to an aquatic creature floating with its belly facing upwards.
Examples
- After the merger, the company went belly-up and had to file for bankruptcy.
- They invested all their savings in the startup, but it went belly-up within a year.
Meaning
To be in a situation where one has failed completely, often used informally.
Synonyms
- bankrupt
- failed
- collapsed
- defunct
