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What's the difference between "tummy" and "stomach"?

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Rebecca

"Stomach" describes the exact part of human anatomy that is considered your "stomach". "Tummy" is a "cutesy" was of describing someone's abdominal area. It is usually used when talking to children. Ex: My stomach burns after eating spicy food. Ex: Why are you rubbing your tummy, does it hurt? (Said to a child)

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