noun, slang ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A weak or low-quality alcoholic drink. US, dated, slang, uncountable
2. 2
   A soft drink; pop, soda. US, dated, slang, uncountable
3. 3
   Nonsense, hogwash, eyewash. US, dated, slang, uncountable

   "That sounds like total bellywash to me."

4. 4
   Lemonade or limeade. Jamaica, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

absurdityall my eyeall my eye and betty martinapplesaucebafflegabbalderdash

Example

More examples

"That sounds like total bellywash to me."

Etymology

Compound of belly + wash.

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