underbelly
Underbelly (noun) means the underside of an animal's body. Example: “The shark's underbelly is much paler than its back.”
How to use underbelly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiterally the underside of a body, but often used figuratively for a hidden, seedy side of a place or situation.
Word forms
underbellies plural
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The shark's _____ is much paler than its back.
Etymology
From under- + belly.
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Rhymes for underbelly
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What does “underbelly” mean?
The word “underbelly” means the underside of an animal's body. In plain terms, literally the underside of a body, but often used figuratively for a hidden, seedy side of a place or situation.
How do you pronounce “underbelly”?
“Underbelly” is pronounced UHN-duh-behl-ee (/ˈʌn.dɚˌbɛl.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “underbelly” in a sentence?
Here is “underbelly” used in a sentence: “The shark's underbelly is much paler than its back.”
What part of speech is “underbelly”?
“Underbelly” is a noun.
How many meanings does “underbelly” have?
“Underbelly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the underside of an animal's body.