Bellyfuls

/ˈbɛliˌfʊlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bellyful; multiple quantities of food sufficient to fill the stomach.

Etymology

Plural of 'bellyful' using the '-s' suffix, though 'bellyfuls' is the more standard plural form in modern English.

Kelly Says

English allows both 'bellyfuls' and 'bellyfulls'—a perfect example of how compound nouns can pluralize on either component, creating variant spellings that are both technically correct.

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