indigestion

American  

[in-di-jes-chuhn, -dahy-] / ˌɪn dɪˈdʒɛs tʃən, -daɪ- /

noun

1. uncomfortable inability or difficulty in digesting food; dyspepsia.

2. an instance or case of indigestion.

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indigestion British  

/ ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən /

noun

1. Technical name: dyspepsia.  difficulty in digesting food, accompanied by abdominal pain, heartburn, and belching

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indigestion Scientific  

/ ĭn′dĭ-jĕs′chən /

1. See dyspepsia

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Etymology

Origin of indigestion

1400–50; late Middle English < Late Latin indīgestiōn- (stem of indīgestiō ). See in- ², digestion

Example Sentences

This news isn’t simply something to give the typical worker indigestion on Thursday, but may be enough to make them think twice before wasting too much money on Black Friday as well.

From MarketWatch

“Pardon me, Miss Lumley. Are you suffering from indigestion? If so, please keep your discomfort to yourself.”

From Literature

“But Lowly worm is eating a lot of peas, so we need to keep a close eye on him to make sure he doesn’t get indigestion.”

From Barron's

The final product is the literary equivalent of a multicourse meal in a German restaurant—you’re left satiated, but not entirely satisfied, and may feel some indigestion.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earl and the Twindaloo – Sale fans' nickname for the Curry brothers – were causing Ireland's attack indigestion.

From BBC

Related Words

• heartburn
• nausea