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tummy

American  
[tuhm-ee] / ˈtʌm i /

noun

Informal.

plural

tummies

  1. stomach.

    The baby had a pain in his tummy.
tummy British  
/ ˈtʌmɪ /

noun

  1. an informal or childish word for stomach

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Etymology

Origin of tummy

First recorded in 1865–70; nursery alteration of stomach

Example Sentences

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"My favourite book makes my tummy funny, because I laugh," she says.

From BBC

It added she had an abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, and liposuction on 7 March 2022, before she experienced "sudden loss of consciousness".

From BBC

“Millions! Enough to keep us here past suppertime,” Beowulf said, rubbing his tummy forlornly.

From Literature

Lady Constance’s pale hands fluttered around her tummy like birds.

From Literature

“Mice are good, though,” Cassiopeia conceded, rubbing her tummy.

From Literature

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