bellied
Americanadjective
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having a belly, especially one of a specified kind, size, shape, condition, etc. (usually used in combination).
big-bellied.
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swelled or puffed out.
a bellied sail.
Etymology
Origin of bellied
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at belly, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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You can see some of the surprising new finds on the citizen science project Redmap, such as sightings of the tropical yellow bellied sea snake in Tasmanian waters.
From Salon • Nov. 28, 2022
Bikers bellied up to bars and packed into rock shows.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2021
He claimed to have not yet bellied up to a bar in New York City.
From Slate • Jul. 25, 2017
During “The Matrimony,” a pliant new song, he bellied up to the conga drums and tapped out a beat.
From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2015
The window shade bellied slowly in and then the night wind fell and the worn shade flapped quietly against the window.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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