Bellyache — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈbe-lē-ˌāk/ bel·ly·ache

Meaning & Definition of Bellyache

Bellyache (noun)

  1. pain in the abdomen and especially in the stomach, stomachache

Bellyache (verb)

  1. to complain whiningly or peevishly, find fault

Bellyache (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. abdominal pain especially when focused in the digestive organs

    "eating too many apples will give you a bellyache"

    similar: collywobbles, stomachache
    related: colic, cramps, gripes

Bellyache (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

    "tired of the kids bellyaching every time they're asked to mow the lawn or take out the trash"

    similar: beef, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder (chiefly British), moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss
    related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament
    opposite: crow, delight, rejoice
    near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bellyache

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bellyache:

Chiefly British: maunder
British: whinge
collywobbles, stomachache, beef, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bellyache

Words with the opposite meaning of Bellyache:

crow, delight, rejoice

Related Words for Bellyache

colic, cramps, gripes, object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament

Near Antonyms of Bellyache

accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Word Forms of Bellyache

Inflections: bellyached, bellyaching, bellyaches

Derived words: bellyacher (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Bellyache

First known use: 1547

Frequently Asked Questions about Bellyache

What does "Bellyache" mean?

"Bellyache" means pain in the abdomen and especially in the stomach, stomachache. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: pain in the abdomen and especially in the stomach, stomachache. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bellyache"?

Other words for "Bellyache" include collywobbles, stomachache, beef, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul and complain. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bellyache" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bellyache"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bellyache". Common alternatives include collywobbles, stomachache, beef, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab and croak.

What is the opposite of "Bellyache"?

Antonyms of "Bellyache" include crow, delight and rejoice. Near antonyms include accept, bear, countenance and endure.

How do you use "Bellyache" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bellyache" in a sentence: "eating too many apples will give you a bellyache"; "tired of the kids bellyaching every time they're asked to mow the lawn or take out the trash".

Is "Bellyache" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bellyache" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bellyache"?

"Bellyache" is pronounced /ˈbe-lē-ˌāk/ and divided into syllables as bel·ly·ache.

What is the origin of the word "Bellyache"?

First known use: 1547.