slop-bellied en · ADJ
Meanings
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Having a large, sagging belly, often implying laziness, poor fitness, or gluttony.
"If there's any, giving in charge here I'll give you in charge for sneaking my beer, you slop-bellied old souse!" exclaimed Peter.
1950, Norman Lindsay, Dust or Polish?, Sydney: Angus and Robertson, page 187:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most slop-bellied | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more slop-bellied | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |