bellyachers

noun

plural of bellyacher
1
as in babies
a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things one of the biggest bellyachers about the lousy coffee at work

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2
as in crabs
an irritable and complaining person there's always at least one bellyacher who doesn't like the food on the cruise ship

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  1. babies
  2. crabs
  3. complainers
  4. bears
  5. cranks
Noun
  • Diapers are synonymous with babies, who are born with highly absorbent skin.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Just like human babies, kittens gnaw on things to relieve the pressure and discomfort of adult teeth pushing through their gums.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of babies
Noun
  • The broader climate conditions also shifted in the crabs’ favor.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • The species faces many threats, including a reduction of underwater grasses that shelter young crabs, experts said.
    — Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 15 July 2026
Definition of crabs
Noun
  • Are they deluded into thinking that the complainers are just a squeaky wheel minority and the majority of fans are happy with it?
    — Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 13 July 2026
  • However, the Lakers are complainers to begin with and have always gotten a favorable whistle.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Definition of complainers
Noun
  • They are advised to remain at least 100 yards away from bears, wolves and cougars.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • The National Park Service recommends remaining at least 100 yards away from bears, wolves and cougars, and at least 25 yards away from all other animals, including bison and elk.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
Definition of bears
Noun
  • Casement windows swing out using cranks to open rather than sliding up or to the side on a track like standard windows.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
  • In any case, the TM-B defining feature is the software that sits between the cranks and the motor, shaping the whole cycling experience.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of cranks
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