Bellyache

A bellyache is a colloquial term for abdominal pain, often used to describe mild or moderate discomfort in the stomach or intestines. It can stem from various causes, including indigestion, gas, constipation, food poisoning, stress, or even the anticipation of a stressful event. The term is less formal than 'abdominal pain' and frequently used when communicating symptoms to a friend or family member, or in a playful manner, especially when referring to minor discomfort. It also implies a degree of whining or complaining about one's ailment, therefore this definition covers both the medical and emotive aspects of the term.

Bellyache meaning with examples

• After eating too much pizza, Sarah started to bellyache, complaining to her mom that her stomach felt like a balloon. She quickly retreated to her bed to recover. She knew a quick nap would fix everything.
• The children were constantly bellyaching about having to do their chores, despite it being for a very short time and they only had one chore to complete per day. This would occur when the children were getting ready.
• During the long car ride, little Timmy repeatedly bellyached, claiming he needed to go to the bathroom, much to the annoyance of his parents who had told him to go five minutes earlier. They would soon arrive.
• Whenever John had to give a presentation at work, he would experience a bout of anxiety, often resulting in a bellyache. This was caused by the fear of public speaking. It affected his stomach.
• Despite feeling only a mild bellyache from eating a questionable street taco, Maria knew it was probably best to avoid eating any more of it, just to be on the safe side as she did not have time to fall ill.