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# delhi belly

noun phrase (Delhi belly, uncountable; written with a capital D)

«delhi belly» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(slang, humorous) diarrhoea and stomach upset, especially when travelling (originally in India).

### In the lessons

Jokey travellers' slang for a stomach upset abroad; can sound unkind to India; UK, Australia, all regions.

### Examples

- He got Delhi belly on the second day of his holiday.
- Drink bottled water to avoid Delhi belly.
- Chat: «Stuck in the hotel with Delhi belly.»
- The guidebook gives tips to avoid Delhi belly.
- She spent the trip with Delhi belly and missed the tour.
- Similar slang: «Montezuma's revenge» in Mexico.

### Note

It means diarrhoea (an upset stomach). Delhi is a city in India. It is a joke phrase and some find it rude to India.