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gorbelly

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Gorbelly (noun) means (old-fashioned) A big stomach that sticks out.

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1
(old-fashioned) A big stomach that sticks out.
2
(old-fashioned) Someone with a large, protruding stomach.
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Etymology

Recorded in the UK from the 16th century, possibly formed from gore and belly, or from gormand and belly. Compare Swedish går-bälg.

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What is the meaning of gorbelly?
"gorbelly" (noun) means (old-fashioned) A big stomach that sticks out.
What is another word for gorbelly?
Other words for "gorbelly" include paunch.
What is the opposite of gorbelly?
The opposite of "gorbelly" is waif.
What are the different meanings of gorbelly?
"gorbelly" has 2 main meanings: 1. (old-fashioned) A big stomach that sticks out; 2. (old-fashioned) Someone with a large, protruding stomach.

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