stomachy

adjective

stom·​achy ˈstə-mə-kē How to pronounce stomachy (audio)
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1
dialectal British : irascible, irritable
2
: having a large stomach

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stomachy was circa 1825

Dictionary Entries Near stomachy

Cite this Entry

“Stomachy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stomachy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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