tummy
word
/ˈtəmi/
TUH-mee
/tˈʌmi/
TUH-mee
Definition
A "tummy" is an informal or childish word for stomach or belly, often used by or when talking to children.
Usage & Nuances
"Tummy" is very informal and mainly used with children or in a caring context (e.g., "tummy ache"). Not used in formal writing or academic situations. Common collocations: "tummy ache", "rub your tummy", "my tummy hurts".
Spanish: barriguita - barriga (infantil)Portuguese (BR): barriguinha - barriga (infantil)Portuguese (PT): barriguinha - barriga (infantil)Chinese (Simplified): 小肚子 - 肚肚 (小孩用语)Chinese (Traditional): 小肚子 - 肚肚 (小孩用語)Hindi: पेटू - पेट (बच्चों की भाषा)Arabic: بطن صغير (لغة أطفال) - بطنBengali: পেটRussian: животикJapanese: おなかVietnamese: bụngKorean: 배Turkish: karınUrdu: پیٹIndonesian: perut
Example Sentences
She rubbed her tummy and smiled.
basic
He's got butterflies in his tummy before the exam.
natural
Just thinking about pizza makes my tummy growl.
natural
The doctor asked if her tummy felt okay after dinner.
natural
The baby has a soft tummy.
basic
My tummy hurts after eating too much cake.
basic