yellow-bellied

English

WOTD – 27 July 2010

Etymology

From yellow +‎ bellied; see yellowbelly.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

yellow-bellied (comparative more yellow-bellied, superlative most yellow-bellied)

  1. Of an animal or reptile; having a yellow underside or belly.
  2. (figuratively, colloquial) Uncourageous, cowardly.

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • yellow-belly

Translations

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