delhi belly

Del·hi bel·ly

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [del-ee bel-ee]
- /ˈdɛl i ˈbɛl i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [del-ee bel-ee]
- /ˈdɛl i ˈbɛl i/

Definitions of delhi belly words

noun delhi belly illness resulting from food-borne parasites, esp as suffered by visitors to India 3
noun delhi belly diarrhea experienced by travelers in a foreign country, who are not accustomed to the local food and water. 1
noun delhi belly (Idiomatic) INF Digestive illness or diarrhoea, especially if suffered by a visitor to India. 0

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Origin of delhi belly

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

1960-65; after Delhi, India

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Parts of speech for Delhi belly

noun

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delhi belly popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.