jelly belly

Soft, rounded stomach

A jelly belly is a soft, protruding stomach—the kind that jiggles when poked or laughed.

The term is mildly teasing, often used affectionately: He patted his jelly belly after Thanksgiving dinner.

Jelly Belly is also a brand of flavored jelly beans known for unusual varieties like buttered popcorn and jalapeño.

candy

gourmet

Connoisseur of fine cuisine

sweet · sugar · flavor · treat · snack · gelatin · buttered popcorn · tutti-frutti · licorice · sour

body

paunch

Protruding abdomen

love handles · flab · tummy · pudge · midriff · midsection · waistline · bloating · adipose · visceral fat

Opposites
abdominal fitness/musculature

jelly bellysix-pack

Bundled beer cans

flat stomach · washboard stomach · core strength · athletic build

Family

jelly, belly, jellies, jellied, jellying, bellies, bellied

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G