Bellyache

usgb/ˈbelieɪk/
noun

A pain in the stomach or abdomen.

I can't eat that, it always gives me a bellyache
Visual representation of "bellyache" - A pain in the stomach or abdomen

Often appears as...

  • have a bellyache
  • severe bellyache
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Physical Discomfort

Used to describe actual stomach pain.

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After dinner, I had a bad bellyache.
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Mild Severity

'Bellyache' often implies discomfort that is not extremely severe.

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A bit of ginger tea can soothe your bellyache.
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Not Medical Term

It's informal and less precise than medical terms like 'gastritis' or 'abdominal pain'.

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If the bellyache persists, you might need a doctor.
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