tummy

[ˈtʌmi]

tummy Definition

the stomach or belly, especially of a child or an animal.

Using tummy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tummy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The baby rubbed her tummy and smiled.

  • Example

    He complained of a pain in his tummy after eating too much.

  • Example

    The puppy's tummy was full after eating the whole bowl of food.

tummy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tummy

Phrases with tummy

  • a period of supervised playtime during which an infant lies on their stomach to help develop their neck and shoulder muscles

    Example

    Tummy time is important for infants to help them develop strong muscles.

  • an illness that affects the digestive system, causing symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea

    Example

    The children caught a tummy bug after eating contaminated food.

  • a cosmetic surgical procedure to remove excess fat and skin from the abdomen and tighten the abdominal muscles

    Example

    She underwent a tummy tuck to get rid of the excess skin after losing a lot of weight.

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Summary: tummy in Brief

The term 'tummy' [ˈtʌmi] refers to the stomach or belly, especially of a child or an animal. It is often used in phrases like 'tummy time,' which is important for infants to develop strong muscles, and 'tummy bug,' which is an illness that affects the digestive system. 'Tummy tuck' is a cosmetic surgical procedure to remove excess fat and skin from the abdomen.

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