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bellyache

1. verb To complain or gripe about someone or something. Of course Marjorie is bellyaching about how I left dishes out in the kitchen—she's not happy unless everything is perfectly put away.

2. noun Pain in one's stomach. I've had a bellyache all day, so I'm going to have to cancel our dinner plans.

quit (one's) bellyaching

To stop griping or complaining. Often said as an order. A: "But I don't like broccoli!" B: "Just quit your bellyaching and eat it!" If the kids don't quit their bellyaching soon, I'm going to turn this car around and take us right back home.

bellyache

(ˈbɛli ek)

1. n. a stomachache. Oh, mama, do I have a bellyache!

2. in. to complain. You are always bellyaching!

Quit your bellyaching!

imperative Stop complaining! You’ve been bitching all day! Quit your bellyaching!

See also: quit

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The Manchester band have confirmed a 20-date tour for November and December which will see them celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches.

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The top search result if you Google "Alan Beith tuition fees" is an article in which he bellyaches that "students face a lifetime of debt under the Conservatives".

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