CEFR A2

tummy ache

noun

Meaning

A mild pain or discomfort in the abdomen, often used when speaking to or about children.

Examples

The toddler had a tummy ache after eating too much candy.
She stayed home from school because of a bad tummy ache.

Synonyms: stomach ache, abdominal pain, indigestion, colic

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tummy ache (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈtʌmi eɪk

Definition

A mild pain or discomfort in the abdomen, often used when speaking to or about children.

Examples

The toddler had a tummy ache after eating too much candy.
She stayed home from school because of a bad tummy ache.
A warm water bottle can sometimes help soothe a tummy ache.

How to Use tummy ache

have a tummy ache (collocation): to experience the pain — "He has a tummy ache from eating those berries."
get a tummy ache (collocation): to start feeling the pain — "Don't eat so fast or you will get a tummy ache."

Synonyms of tummy ache

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