noun
stomachache
STUH-muhk-ayk
noun
1
A pain in the belly, often from indigestion or eating something disagreeable.
"He got a stomachache after eating too much candy."
How to Use Stomachache
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPain or discomfort in the abdomen.
Common pairings
have a stomachache
a bad stomachache
Word Forms
stomachaches plural
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Etymology
A compound of "stomach" and "ache."