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bellyache
(redirected from bellyaches)

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bel·ly·ache  (bl-k)
n.
1. Pain in the stomach or abdomen; colic.
2. Slang A whining complaint.
intr.v. bel·ly·ached, bel·ly·ach·ing, bel·ly·aches Slang
To complain, especially in a whining manner.

belly·acher n.

bellyache [ˈbɛlɪˌeɪk]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) an informal term for stomachache
vb
(intr) Slang to complain repeatedly
bellyacher  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bellyachebellyache - an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
ache, aching - a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
dyspepsia, indigestion, stomach upset, upset stomach - a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
Verb1.bellyache - complain; "What was he hollering about?"
kvetch, plain, quetch, complain, sound off, kick - express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about"
Translations
bellyache [ˈbelɪeɪk]
A. Ndolor m de barriga
B. VI (= complain) → renegar, echar pestes (at de)
bellyache [ˈbɛlieɪk]
n (= stomach ache) → mal m au ventre
vi (= complain) → ronchonner
belly button nnombril m
belly dancer ndanseuse f du ventre
bellyache [ˈbɛlɪˌeɪk] (fam)
1. nmal m di pancia
2. vi (fam) → mugugnare

bellyache [ˈbɛlɪˌeɪk] (fam)
1. nmal m di pancia
2. vi (fam) → mugugnare


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Antacids use this element to ease bellyaches caused by a buildup of digestive acids.
So while the council bellyaches about making housing less expensive without any plan for the city as a whole, the district conspires to make housing costlier while gobbling up all available land for schools.
When the White House bellyaches about Rush's talk-radio forum as mindless, or jokes that he is a racist, the Clintonites signal the marketplace that they, too, are among the enlightened few who know that middle-class attitudes are beyond the pale of decency.
 
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