NYT Dictionary

BELLYACHE

/ˈbɛliˌeɪk/
NounVerbBEL-ly-achebel-ly-ache · 3 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025

Meaning

Any pain in the belly, stomach, or abdomen.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From belly + ache.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

stomachachetummyachegripewhinecomplainmoansnivelgrumblesquawkgastralgia

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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