noun
tum
tuhm
noun
1
An informal, childish shortening of "tummy" — the stomach or belly.
"Rub your tum, it'll help the ache go away."
"The toddler patted his tum after finishing dinner."
How to Use Tum
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cute, casual word for stomach, mostly used with or by young children.
When to use it
Very informal — used in baby talk and playful speech, never in formal writing.
Word Forms
tums plural
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