tummy

noun

tum·​my ˈtə-mē How to pronounce tummy (audio)
plural tummies

Examples of tummy in a Sentence

His mother rubbed his tummy until he fell asleep.
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Word History

Etymology

baby-talk alteration of stomach

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tummy was in 1867

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“Tummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tummy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

tummy

noun
tum·​my ˈtəm-ē How to pronounce tummy (audio)
plural tummies

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