bellybutton

American

[bel-ee-buht-n] / ˈbɛl iˌbʌt n /

Or belly button

noun

the navel.

bellybutton British

/ ˈbɛlɪˌbʌtən /

noun

an informal name for the navel

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Etymology

Origin of bellybutton

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; belly + button

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"Spilt Milk" sold less than "Bellybutton," and helped spell the demise of the band.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2015

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