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Beer belly
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a large, protruding stomach, often attributed to excessive alcohol consumption
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Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
beer bellies
What does "beer belly" mean in body slang?
The term "beer belly" refers to a rounded or protruding stomach, typically associated with excess alcohol consumption, especially beer. The structure combines "beer," the drink often linked to weight gain, and "belly," meaning abdomen. It is informal and usually used descriptively or jokingly, sometimes mildly insulting, to highlight abdominal fat accumulation.
Examples
He 's got a classic beer belly from years of partying.
