stomachful

1 of 2

adjective

stom·​ach·​ful
ˈstəmə̇kfəl,
-mēk-
1
archaic : obstinate, stubborn
2
archaic : resentful, angry
3
archaic : courageous

stomachful

2 of 2

noun

stom·​ach·​ful
-kˌfu̇l
plural -s
: a quantity sufficient to fill the stomach
broadly : all that one can stand or tolerate
had a stomachful of his abuse

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

stomach entry 1 + -ful (adjective suffix)

Noun

stomach entry 1 + -ful (noun suffix)

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“Stomachful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stomachful. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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