Gorbelly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gorbelly is a noun meaning (obsolete) A large, protruding belly.
Meaning
(obsolete) A large, protruding belly.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A person with such a belly.
Example Sentences
The belching gorbelly hath well nigh killed me.
"You girt vlat-vooted, gorbelly, stunpole, Zolomon Moggridge," he yelled, louder and louder with each word, "you've a-squot I so vlat as a dough-fig."
To be briefe with him, he is a pestilence to pasties, which sweepeth many of them sheere away; a consumption to capons, chickins, and other poultry; a sepulchre to seafish and others in ponds, moates and rivers; a sharp sheepe-biter, and a marveilous mutton monger, a gorbelly glutton.
Word Forms
- gorbellies
Synonyms for gorbelly
Depending on context, synonyms include paunch.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include swagbelly, kettlebelly, pot-belly, beerbelly, jellybelly, tenterbelly.
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