What does bellyaching mean?
Bellyaching means Whining and complaining, often contrived to evoke pity or shirk responsibility..
Bellyaching
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
Whining and complaining, often contrived to evoke pity or shirk responsibility..
Definitions by Sense
- Whining and complaining, often contrived to evoke pity or shirk responsibility.
- present participle and gerund of bellyache
Example Sentences
Quit your bellyaching and get back to work!
"What the hell is the matter with you? You made your choice. What're you bellyachin' for? …"
Blessed are the poor, the sick, the crossed in love, for at least other people know what is the matter with them and will listen to their belly-achings with sympathy.
Synonyms for bellyaching
Antonyms for bellyaching
Related Words
Word Forms
- bellyachings
- belly-aching
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bellyaching?
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What is the opposite of bellyaching?
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How do you use bellyaching in a sentence?
Quit your bellyaching and get back to work!
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