belly-aching
Persistent vocal grumbling
Belly-aching is persistent complaining or whining, especially about minor grievances.
The image is of someone clutching their stomach in exaggerated distress: Quit your belly-aching and get back to work.
Also spelled as one word or two.
Prolonged nasal complaining
- gripingVoicing persistent complaints
- moaningProlonged sound of distress
- grumblingMuttering in discontent
- grousingHabitual petty complaining
kvetching · lamenting · carping · nagging · fussing · nitpicking · bellyacher · griper
whining
Prolonged nasal complaining
- gripingVoicing persistent complaints
- moaningProlonged sound of distress
- grumblingMuttering in discontent
grousing · kvetching · lamenting · carping · nagging · fussing · nitpicking · bellyacher · griper · whiner
stomachache
Pain in digestive region
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- indigestionPainful stomach after meals
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
bloating · gas · colic · dyspepsia · heartburn · gastritis · discomfort · rumbling · gurgling · distension
belly-achingstoicism
Uncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
forbearance · suffering in silence · grinning and bearing it · uncomplaining · resignation
belly-achinggratitude
Thankfulness for kindness received
contentment · cheerfulness · optimism · thankfulness · giving thanks
belly-achingtaking action
Initiating purposeful effort
problem-solving · buckling down · rolling up one's sleeves · stepping up · constructive criticism
belly, ache, bellies, bellied, aching, achy, bellyache, bellyaches, bellyached