Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

whip-belly

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.75 in modern English

Syllables: whip--bel-ly
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Poor quality (weak or sour) beer.

Obsolete; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Whip-belly — Thin, poor, or weak liquor. Ex. She's a regular skinflint, and supplies her customers with whip-belly,"

Etymology

From whip + belly. In reference to its effect on the stomach.

Usage

Phrases

whip-belly vengeance wheep-yill

Frequently Paired Words

whip-belly vengeance wheep-yill

Synonyms

pinch-gut rotgut

Questions

What does whip-belly mean?: Poor quality (weak or sour) beer.
Where does whip-belly come from?: From whip + belly. In reference to its effect on the stomach.

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