DictionarytummyStomach or belly
noun

tummy

TUM-ee/ˈtʌmi/

An informal word for the stomach or belly.

The child rests both hands on her tummy after the meal.

Fully clothed child rests both hands gently on round belly after a meal, informal tummy sense, warm ordinary pose.
Etymology

Tummy arose as a child's version of stomach, which already referred both to the digestive organ and to the belly. Its child-speech origin explains its familiar, informal tone.

In context

Peekaboo Kidz2:15
although vomiting feels as if it's due to our troubling tummy however it is triggered by a part of our brain
Why Do We Puke? | The Dr. Binocs Show | Best Learning Videos For Kids | Peekaboo Kidz

More examples

  • My tummy hurts after that large lunch.
  • The puppy rolled over for a tummy rub.
  • He patted his full tummy and smiled.

Forms

tummy · tummies

Similar words

belly
Informal, but less associated with children's speech.
stomach
Stomach is neutral and can name the organ rather than the whole belly.