bellyful
word
Definition
A 'bellyful' means as much as your stomach can hold, or, by extension, as much as you can tolerate of something (like too much noise or trouble).
Usage & Nuances
Used literaIly for eating a lot, but often metaphorical: 'a bellyful of trouble/noise' means you're fed up. Common in informal conversation and older English. Can sound humorous or slightly old-fashioned.
Spanish: barriga llena - hartazgoPortuguese (BR): barriga cheia - farturaPortuguese (PT): barriga cheia - farturaChinese (Simplified): 吃饱 - 满足（厌烦）Chinese (Traditional): 吃飽 - 滿足（厭煩）Hindi: पेट भर - तंग आनाArabic: امتلاء البطن - ضجر
Example Sentences
After dinner, I had a bellyful of pasta.
basic
He complained that he had a bellyful of noise from the street.
basic
She got a bellyful of questions at the meeting.
basic
Honestly, I’ve had a bellyful of his excuses lately.
natural
Give the kids a bellyful before they leave, or they’ll be hungry later.
natural
Trust me, after that long hike, you’ll want a real bellyful!
natural