outie

noun

out·​ie ˈau̇-tē How to pronounce outie (audio)
plural outies
informal
: a navel that is convex
During your first trimester, you probably won't notice many changes to your belly button. But once you hit the second and third trimester, your button may "pop" from an innie to an outie.Caroline Tung Richmond
Who knew your belly button was something to sing about? Whether … an innie or an outie, those little stomach dents are pretty special.Andrea Romano
compare innie

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outie was in 1972

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“Outie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outie. Accessed 11 May. 2025.

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