Tummies Meaning in English
word · lemma: tummy
ˈtəmiz
TUH-meez
tˈʌmɪz
TUM-iz
Definition
A cute or childish way to say 'stomachs' or 'bellies'; used especially for and by children.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, almost always used by or speaking to children. Not appropriate in formal or medical settings. Often paired with 'ache' (tummy ache).
Spanish: barriguitas (infantil)Portuguese (BR): barriguinhas (informal, infantil)Portuguese (PT): barriguinhas (informal, infantil)Chinese (Simplified): 小肚子（儿童用语）Chinese (Traditional): 小肚子（兒童用語）Hindi: पेट (बच्चों का बोलचाल)Arabic: بطون (لفظ أطفال، غير رسمي)Bengali: পেটিRussian: животикиJapanese: おなかVietnamese: bụng con - bụng nhỏKorean: 배꼽 - 배(아이들이 쓰는 말)Turkish: karnıcık - göbişUrdu: پیٹیاں (بچوں کے لیے پیار سے)Indonesian: perut kecil - perut (anak-anak)
Example Sentences
The children held their tummies after eating too much cake.
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They rubbed their tummies because they were hungry.
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Moms often kiss their babies' tummies to make them laugh.
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After eating, the kids lay on the floor rubbing their tummies and giggling.
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Little Emma complains that her tummies hurt whenever she doesn't want to go to school.
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Some parents call their kids' bellies "tummies" to make talking about digestion less scary.
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