Mommy, I have a tummy ache.
Source: tatoeba (2354283)
Tummy
/ˈtʌ.mi/
Synonyms for "tummy" (49 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Strong matches (15)
Noun(3 words)
Related words (24)
Noun(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: stomach, abdomen, abdomen, abomasum, bay window.
- Sentence evidence is available for tummy, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "tummy".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "tummy"
Keep "tummy" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "tummy" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "tummy", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "tummy" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
Translations
42 translations across 20 languages.
Bulgarian
2 entries- тумбаче noun (childish language for stomach)
- шкембе noun (belly)
Czech
1 entries- bříško noun (childish language for stomach)
Esperanto
2 entries- ventreto noun (belly)
- ventro noun (belly)
Finnish
4 entries- maha noun (belly)
- massu noun (childish language for stomach)
- masu noun (childish language for stomach)
- vatsa noun (belly)
French
1 entries- bidon noun (childish language for stomach)
German
3 entries- Bauch noun (belly)
- Bäuchlein noun (childish language for stomach)
- Bäuchlein noun (belly)
Hungarian
3 entries- hasikó noun (childish language for stomach)
- pocak noun (childish language for stomach)
- poci noun (childish language for stomach)
Icelandic
2 entries- mallakútur noun (childish language for stomach)
- malli noun (childish language for stomach)
Italian
2 entries- pancia noun (childish language for stomach)
- pancino noun (childish language for stomach)
Japanese
1 entries- ぽんぽん noun (childish language for stomach)
Plautdietsch
1 entries- Buck (nds) noun (belly)
Polish
1 entries- brzuszek noun (childish language for stomach)
Portuguese
1 entries- barriga noun (belly)
Russian
4 entries- брю́хо noun (belly)
- брю́шко noun (childish language for stomach)
- брю́шко noun (belly)
- живо́т noun (belly)
Spanish
4 entries- barriga noun (belly)
- barriguita noun (belly)
- bidón noun (childish language for stomach)
- bola noun (belly)
Tok Pisin
1 entries- bel noun (belly)
Turkish
1 entries- göbüş noun (childish language for stomach)
Ukrainian
1 entries- живі́т noun (belly)
Volapük
2 entries- bälid noun (belly)
- bälidil noun (belly)
Welsh
2 entries- bol noun (belly)
- bola noun (belly)
Sample sentences
13 total sentences available.
My tummy is not happy today.
Source: tatoeba (3122407)
My tummy hurts.
Source: tatoeba (4471276)
Step #1: Buy a puppy. Step #2: Buy a stethoscope. Step #3: Feed puppy a huge meal. Step #4: Listen to all the awesome gurgling sounds in the puppy's little tummy.
Source: tatoeba (6604374)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "tummy"?
Closest matches include stomach, abdomen, abdomen, abomasum, bay window.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "tummy"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.