English Explanatory Dictionary

gorbelly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large, protruding belly.
  2. A person with such a belly.

Word forms

gorbelly gorbellies

Etymology

UK 16th century. Possibly gore + belly or gormand + belly. Compare Swedish går-bälg.

Synonyms

fat person paunch

Derived words

gorbellied
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