stomach bug

American  

[stuhm-uhk buhg] / ˈstʌm ək ˌbʌg /

noun

1. a short-term illness with digestive symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhea, caused by a virus or bacteria.

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Etymology

Origin of stomach bug

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

At age nine, Courtenay became ill suddenly with what was thought to be a stomach bug.

From BBC

Denmark were booed off at the end of their draw with Belarus, head coach Brian Riemer was furious at their performance and there is a stomach bug in their camp they fear might spread.

From BBC

At the start of the year, Betts believed he created bad swing habits while recovering from a March stomach bug that saw him lose 20 pounds and some of his already underwhelming bat speed.

From Los Angeles Times

Only the father was present and Elliott was told the mother had a stomach bug and didn’t want to get her sick, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

"I went from feeling my absolute best for a set and a half to my absolute worst for about 45 minutes. Whether it was a stomach bug, I don't know what it is," Djokovic said.

From BBC