Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tummy
noun
/ˈtʌmi/
Definition
A colloquial term for the stomach or abdomen, often used in a child-friendly context.
Examples
- The little girl rubbed her tummy after eating too much ice cream.
- He loves to tickle her tummy when they play.
- She felt butterflies in her tummy before the big performance.
Meaning
The tummy is commonly referred to when talking about the front part of the body between the chest and the hips, where digestion takes place.
Synonyms
- Stomach
- Abdomen
- Belly
- Gut
