stomachy

American

[stuhm-uh-kee] / ˈstʌm ə ki /

adjective

paunchy; having a prominent stomach.
British Dialect. irritable; quick to take offense.

stomachy British

/ ˈstʌməkɪ /

adjective

having a large belly; paunchy
dialect easily angered; irritable

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Etymology

Origin of stomachy

First recorded in 1815–25; stomach + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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Awh, iss: I knaws 'en fast enuf," said Triggs, who felt by intuition that Reuben's desire was to know no good of him, "and a precious stomachy chap he is.

From Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 26, August, 1880 of Popular Literature and Science by Various

His Grace was in blue-and-silver, which became him, though he is somewhat stomachy for such conspicuous colors.

From Gallantry Dizain des Fetes Galantes by Cabell, James Branch

‘Now never be stomachy, my good soul,’ cried Sol from the fireplace, where he stood blowing the fire with his breath.

From The Hand of Ethelberta by Hardy, Thomas

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