bellyache
10 synonyms for bellyache, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A pain in the stomach.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A pain in the stomach.
“Too much candy gave her a bellyache.”
How to use bellyache
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stop bellyaching
a bad bellyache
The verb sense is informal — fine in casual speech, not in a formal report.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of "belly" and "ache."
Full origin of bellyache →Frequently asked questions
What does “bellyache” mean?
The word “bellyache” means a pain in the stomach. In plain terms, either a stomach pain, or informally, to whine and complain a lot.
How do you pronounce “bellyache”?
“Bellyache” is pronounced BEH-lee-ayk (/ˈbɛliˌeɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “bellyache” in a sentence?
Here is “bellyache” used in a sentence: “Too much candy gave her a bellyache.”
What part of speech is “bellyache”?
Depending on how it is used, “bellyache” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “bellyache” have?
“Bellyache” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pain in the stomach.
