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Meaning of bellyache
to complain or protest, especially in a petty or annoying way
Etymology of bellyache
The word "bellyache" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the idea of a pain in the belly, which was used figuratively to describe a feeling of discontent or a complaint
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of complaints, from physical ailments to emotional dissatisfactions
Synonyms
complain
grumble
grouse
whine
moan
groan
lament
protest
object
dissent
criticize
carp
cavil
murmur
mutter
nag
fret
fuss
squawk
bleat
whimper
wail
cry
bemoan
bewail
lament
deplore
regret
rue
repent
grieve
sorrow
mourn
bicker
quarrel
dispute
argue
debate
protest
remonstrate
expostulate
reproach
scold
chide
rebuke
reprove
censure
condemn
denounce
decry
disparage
belittle
minimize
trivialize
mock
ridicule
sneer
jeer
taunt
tease
twit
snub
slight
offend
hurt
affront
insult
abuse
defame
slander
libel
vilify
asperse
calumniate
traduce
malign
impugn
assail
attack
criticize
condemn
censure
reprehend
reprobate
disapprove
frown
dislike
disfavor
disagree
dissent
object
protest
remonstrate
expostulate
demur
refuse
decline
reject
spurn
scorn
disdain
snub
rebuff
repudiate
repel
dismiss
ignore
neglect
overlook
bypass
circumvent
avoid
shun
eschew
Definitions
- A verb meaning to complain or protest, especially in a petty or annoying way
- * A noun referring to a feeling of discontent or a complaint
Usage Examples
- She's always bellyaching about the weather
- * He bellyached about the service at the restaurant
- * The team bellyached about the referee's calls
Antonyms
praise
compliment
approve
agree
accept
welcome
appreciate
value
respect
admire
commend
laud
extol
eulogize
applaud
cheer
acclaim
honor
glorify
exalt
magnify
aggrandize
enhance
elevate
uplift
boost
encourage
console
solace
comfort
soothe
calm
reassure
pacify
placate
mollify
appease
propitiate
conciliate
mediate
arbitrate
negotiate
reconcile
compromise
tolerate
endure
bear
suffer
abide
permit
allow
sanction
authorize
endorse
support
back
uphold
maintain
defend
justify
vindicate
excuse
pardon
forgive
absolve
acquit