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Gorbelly

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(obsolete) A large, protruding belly..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (obsolete) A large, protruding belly.
  2. (obsolete) A person with such a belly.

Example Sentences

The belching gorbelly hath well nigh killed me.
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.
"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."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does gorbelly mean?

Gorbelly means (obsolete) A large, protruding belly..

What is a synonym for gorbelly?

Common synonyms include paunch, fat person.

What is the opposite of gorbelly?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use gorbelly in a sentence?

The belching gorbelly hath well nigh killed me.

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