belly
Prononciation : [ˈbɛli]
Contexte : « body part »
(noun) the front part of your body below your chest where your stomach is. People sometimes call this part the 'belly'. It’s where food goes when you eat.
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She has a big belly because she is pregnant.
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He doesn't have a belly; he is very fit.
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Do you feel anything in your belly after eating?
Contexte : « emotion »
(noun) a feeling that comes from deep inside you, often about fear or excitement. For example, when you're nervous, you might feel a flutter in your belly.
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She felt a warm belly of excitement before her birthday party.
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He didn't feel any belly feelings when he went on stage; he was calm.
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Do you ever get a funny belly feeling when you try new things?
Contexte : « games »
(verb) to cause someone to fall down onto their stomach, usually in a playful way. Like when you imagine making a pillow fight a little more fun!
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They belly-fought in the living room and had a good time.
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The animals didn’t belly when they played; they were very careful.
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Did you ever belly with your friends when you were younger?
Contexte : « food »
(noun) the lower part of a fish or animal, often considered as a delicacy or special dish. Some people really enjoy eating the belly of fish because it has a unique taste.
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We ordered a delicious belly of tuna for dinner.
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He doesn't like eating belly; he prefers fish fillets.
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Have you ever tried the belly of a fish?