Buddha belly en · NOUN
Etymology
From depictions of the potbellied Chinese folkloric deity Budai that are often mistakenly thought to represent the Gautama Buddha in the West.
Meanings
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(informal) A round, protruding belly.
He wears a wrinkled polo shirt that does little to disguise his bulging Buddha belly.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddha bellies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |