Delhi belly

English

Etymology

From the diarrhea often experienced by foreign travellers to India; the city of Delhi was doubtless chosen for the rhyme with belly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dɛli bɛli/
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Noun

Delhi belly (uncountable)

  1. (idiomatic, informal) Digestive illness or diarrhoea, especially if suffered by a visitor to India.
    Synonym: Bali belly

See also

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