fei4 tou5 naam5肥肚腩
Jyutpingfei4 tou5 naam5
Yalefèih tóuh náahm
Definition
A fat belly; or colloquially, to be pregnant.
- a fat belly; potbelly
- slangto be pregnant
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a protruding stomach, often implying a lack of fitness or excess weight. When used to describe pregnancy, it is highly informal and can sound blunt or rude if directed at someone you do not know well. It is common to hear people jokingly complain about their own 肥肚腩 after a heavy meal.
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Have you been eating more lately, you've grown a fat belly?
Related words
Common phrases
to grow a fat belly
to lose a fat belly
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a pregnant woman in a formal or professional setting, as it focuses on the physical appearance of the stomach rather than the state of pregnancy itself.
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