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food baby en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

Etymology

By a jocular implication that the protruded abdomen is like that of pregnancy.

Meanings

  1. (humorous, idiomatic) A protruding belly resulting from the consumption of a large quantity of food; the contents of one's digestive system causing the protrusion.
    • If this hadn't been a dinner for me and I had been a little bit trashier, I totally would have undone my belt and button on my jeans, because my food baby was kicking. 2010, Jordan Pease, Don't Let Me Go: Based on A True Story, Trafford Publishing, page 140:
    • I went to the restroom to give birth to a food baby... 2006, Sean Makiney, Belegana: Just a Silly Wite Man, Belegana, Ltd, page 153:
    • Dishes are largely composed of lighter fare - such as smoked swordfish and salmon salad - much appreciated when you're still carrying a food baby from a previous meal. 2010, Virginia Maxwell, Alex Leviton, Leif Pettersen, Tuscany & Umbria, Lonely Planet, page 191:
    • "Becs, look, I ate so much I have a food baby," I said, pushing out my stomach for her entertainment. 2009, A. J. Walkley, Queer Greer, A. J. Walkley, page 233
    • JUNO: (in low tones) Dude, I'm pregnant. LEAH: Maybe it's just a food baby. Did you have a big lunch? 2008, Diablo Cody, Jason Reitman, Juno: The Shooting Script, Newmarket Press, page 5:

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beer baby

food baby en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

Etymology

By a jocular implication that straining at stool is like straining at labor and delivery (childbirth).

Meanings

  1. (humorous, idiomatic, vulgar) A large or painful bowel movement.
    • —Do you need help in there? —I'm having a food baby!

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