Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gippy-tummy

noun

/ˈɡɪpi ˈtʌmi/

Definition

A colloquial term for experiencing stomach discomfort or a mild form of diarrhea.

Examples

After eating that street food, I really got a gippy-tummy.
She stayed home from work because she had a gippy-tummy all morning.
Make sure to check the expiration date of your snacks, or else you might end up with a gippy-tummy!

Meaning

The term ‘gippy-tummy’ is often used informally to describe a bad stomach feeling, usually indicating a temporary upset or reaction to something ingested.