stomach upset — a condition of digestive disturbance characterized by nausea, pain, or discomfort in the stomach
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a condition of digestive disturbance characterized by nausea, pain, or discomfort in the stomach
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstʌmək ʌpˈset/
Example Sentences
- The exotic street food gave him such a stomach upset that he spent the entire vacation near the bathroom.
- My grandmother's remedy for stomach upset is ginger tea and plenty of rest.
- He blamed his stomach upset on the questionable sushi, but we all knew it was the karaoke performance that really made him sick.
stomach upset
NOUN[/ˈstʌmək ʌpˈset/]
a condition of digestive disturbance characterized by nausea, pain, or discomfort in the stomach
a condition of digestive disturbance characterized by nausea, pain, or discomfort in the stomach
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Stomach derives from Greek stomachos, originally meaning 'throat' or 'esophagus', later applied to the digestive organ. Upset combines Old English up (upward) and settan (to set or place), originally meaning 'to overturn or knock over', later extending to emotional or physical disturbance.
Breakdown
Stomach: Greek stomachos (throat/esophagus). Upset: up- (upward) + set (place/position), literally 'to turn upside down', figuratively 'to disturb or agitate'.
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📝Examples
“The exotic street food gave him such a stomach upset that he spent the entire vacation near the bathroom.”
“My grandmother's remedy for stomach upset is ginger tea and plenty of rest.”
“He blamed his stomach upset on the questionable sushi, but we all knew it was the karaoke performance that really made him sick.”
“Children often experience stomach upset when they're nervous about starting school.”
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