Delhi belly
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Delhi belly
1960–65; after Delhi, India
Example Sentences
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They began the season with what looked like a bad case of Delhi belly, troubles at both ends.
From The Guardian • Dec. 9, 2012
The Games passed without major incident beyond the standard outbreak of Delhi belly.
From The Guardian • Dec. 29, 2010
First there were pieces of ceiling plaster falling into the pool, now the water is being blamed for Delhi belly.
From The Guardian • Oct. 7, 2010
As much as a third of the orchestra was sick at one time, probably with the Eastern malady known as "Delhi belly," but all performed manfully.
From Time Magazine Archive
The rest of Kissinger's staff remained behind in Rawalpindi—as much in the dark as anybody else and no doubt hoping that their boss would soon recover from his bout with Delhi belly.
From Time Magazine Archive
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