noun Uncommon

tummy

TUH-mee

Tummy (noun) means (informal, especially with children) The stomach or belly. Example: “Her tummy grumbled loudly during the meeting.”

noun

(informal, especially with children) The stomach or belly.

"Her tummy grumbled loudly during the meeting."

"The doctor gently pressed on the baby's tummy to check for tenderness."

How to use tummy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual, friendly word for the stomach, often used with or by children.

When to use it

Informal — used in casual conversation and with children, not in medical or formal writing (use "stomach" or "abdomen" instead).

Common pairings

tummy ache tummy button upset tummy

Word forms

tummies plural

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Etymology

A childlike softening of "stomach," via the older colloquial form "stummy" — the same kind of playful shortening seen in words like "pasghetti" for spaghetti.

Synonyms

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belly stomach tum midriff

Related words

stomach belly gut dislike waist tolerate abdomen midriff

Rhymes for tummy

dummy yummy mummy rummy gummy crummy chummy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tummy” mean?

The word “tummy” means (informal, especially with children) The stomach or belly. In plain terms, a casual, friendly word for the stomach, often used with or by children.

How do you pronounce “tummy”?

“Tummy” is pronounced TUH-mee (/ˈtʌ.mi/ in IPA).

How do you use “tummy” in a sentence?

Here is “tummy” used in a sentence: “Her tummy grumbled loudly during the meeting.”

What part of speech is “tummy”?

“Tummy” is a noun.

Is “tummy” a common word?

“Tummy” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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