"Tummy" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Tummy" Meaning

The word "tummy" is a colloquial or informal term for the stomach, commonly used in British English. It refers to the part of the body where food is digested.

"Tummy" Examples

Usage Examples


1. Metaphorical Use

"I have a killer tummy for the buffet tonight."

2. Designation of a Part of the Body

"Hold your hand over your tummy when you cough."

3. Jocular Expression for the Digestive System

"After eating that questionable pizza, my tummy decided it was on strike."

4. Specific Location

"Lay out on a blanket with a book in front of your tummy on the beach."

5. Informal/Colloquial Expression

'My tummy's growling, let's order food.'

"Tummy" Similar Words

Tumeric

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Tumeric comes from the plant Curcuma longa and is commonly used as a spice in cooking. The most notable compound in tumeric is curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. The word "tumeric" is pronounced as /ˈtɜːrmɪk/ (TUR-mik).

Tumesce

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To thicken or become swollen, often as a result of an allergic reaction or injury, usually accompanied by the appearance of small blisters or hives, e.g. "the skin began to tumesce after being bitten by the insect".

Tumescence

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Tumescence refers to an increased swelling, enlargement, or fullness, often due to the accumulation of fluid or blood. It can be used in various contexts, including:<br><br> Anatomical: In medicine, tumescence refers to the swelling of a body part, such as an organ or a tumor.<br> Psychological: In psychology, tumescence is the swelling of the genitals, often related to sexual arousal.<br> Botanical: In botany, tumescence refers to the swelling of plant parts, such as fruits or flowers.<br><br>Overall, tumescence is a general term that describes a change in size or volume due to the accumulation of fluid or other substances.

Tumescent

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Tumescent refers to something that is swollen or enlarged, typically due to accumulation of fluid or blood. It can also describe a state of being in a state of excitement or arousal, especially in a way that is somewhat erotic.

Tumescing

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Tumescing refers to the process of swelling or becoming tumescent, which means becoming erect or inflated, often used to describe a male genital swelling, typically in the context of an erection.

Tumid

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Pronounced: /ˈtuːmɪd/<br><br>Tumid (comparative more tumid, superlative most tumid) refers to something that is swollen or inflated, frequently metaphorically. It can also refer to something or someone being pompous.<br><br>1. Swollen: "The tumid members were especially painful to the touch."<br>2. Inflated: "In his claims, his ego was as tumid as his wallet."<br>3. Pompous: "His tumid riveting speech at the conference was fraught with jargon."

Tumidity

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I think there might be a small issue. "Tumidity" isn't a word in the English language. It's possible that it's a typo or a made-up word.<br><br>However, there is a word "tumid" which means swollen or inflated, often due to excess fluid.

Tummies

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The word "tummies" is a colloquial or informal term that refers to the belly or stomach. It can also be used to describe the feelings of nausea or queasiness, often associated with hunger or a stomach discomfort. For example:<br><br> "The smell of the cooking food made my tummies turn."<br> "After eating too much, I felt sick to my tummies."

Tumor

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An abnormal mass of tissue that serves no physiological purpose, typically resulting from the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, which can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).

Tumoral

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Relating to or characteristic of a tumour or a neoplasm, especially one that is abnormal or cancerous.

Tumoricidal

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Having the power to destroy or kill tumors, especially cancerous tumors.

Tumorigenesis

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Tumorigenic

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Causing or contributing to the development of tumors.

Tumorigenicity

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Tumorigenicity refers to the ability of a substance, tissue, or organism to cause cancer or tumors. A tumorigenic agent is one that has the potential to induce the formation of tumors. The term can refer to both the ability to induce cancer in animals or human beings, or in cell culture.

Tumorogenicity

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The word "tumorogenicity" refers to the ability of a substance or agent to induce or cause the formation of tumors.

Tumorous

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Divided into tumors; tumor-like.