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Is there any difference between "stomach" and "belly"? Is there any difference between "stomach" and "belly"?
Oct 14, 2012 10:11 PM
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Stomach is an internal organ where most of the digestion takes place. Belly is really another word for abdomen. In conversational language people sometimes use belly instead of stomach, e.g. they may say "I have a sore belly" when they mean they have a sore stomach. I have heard mothers say to their children "Your belly's full" when they really mean "stomach"
October 14, 2012
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"Stomach" and "belly" are used interchangeably. However "stomach" is more polite than "belly" which is used as slang. Example if some one is overweight, people might tease them and say that they have a " jelly belly".
October 14, 2012
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Not really, but belly sounds a little immature and weird. I would only use it while reffering to a dog. [EDIT] Also, Jura is very right. And again, little kids say belly, or if you are being very informal or playing around with your friend. For example, if they're ticklish, you can say "I poke your belly! :D"
October 15, 2012
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