noun
General Slang
wash belly
WOSH-BEL-ee · noun · informal
The last-born / youngest child of a family
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Definitions
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The youngest child in a family, often seen as the most pampered or 'baby' of the household.
“He's the wash belly, so his mother spoils him rotten.”
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wash belly In A Sentence
He's the wash belly, so his mother spoils him rotten.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois; from 'wash' + 'belly'.
People Also Ask
What does wash belly mean?
It refers to the youngest or last-born child in a family, often the most pampered baby of the household.
Where does the term wash belly come from?
It is Jamaican Patois combining 'wash' and 'belly', poetically suggesting the mother's last pregnancy that 'washed out' the womb.
Is wash belly an insult?
No, it's an affectionate family term, though it can hint that the youngest is spoiled.
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