How do you use "Dodgy tummy" in a sentence?

Got a dodgy tummy. That curry gave me a dodgy tummy. Been off work with a dodgy tummy.

Dodgy tummy

Q: What does "Dodgy tummy" mean?

Upset stomach, digestive problems (British). A 'dodgy tummy' is British for an upset stomach. 'Got a dodgy tummy' means digestive issues. Euphemistic way to discuss stomach problems.

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Significado: Upset stomach, digestive problems (British).

肚子不舒服、消化问题（英国）。

Dolor de estómago, problemas digestivos (británico).

お腹の調子が悪い、消化不良（イギリス）。

배탈, 소화 불량.

A 'dodgy tummy' is British for an upset stomach. 'Got a dodgy tummy' means digestive issues. Euphemistic way to discuss stomach problems.

'Dodgy tummy'是英式说法，指肚子不舒服。'Got a dodgy tummy'是有消化问题。委婉地讨论肠胃问题的说法。

'Dodgy tummy' es la forma británica de decir dolor de estómago. 'Got a dodgy tummy' significa tener problemas digestivos. Una forma eufemística de hablar de problemas estomacales.

「Dodgy tummy」はお腹の調子が悪いことを表すイギリス英語。「Got a dodgy tummy」は消化器系のトラブルがあるという意味。胃腸の問題を婉曲に表現する言い方。

불쾌한 세부 사항 없이 위장 문제를 표현하는 영국식 완곡어법이다. 가벼운 불편함부터 심각한 증상까지 모두 포함할 수 있다.

Ejemplos

Got a dodgy tummy.
肚子不太舒服
Tengo el estómago revuelto
「お腹の調子が悪い」
그 카레는 못 먹겠어—배가 안 좋아서.
That curry gave me a dodgy tummy.
那份咖喱让我拉肚子了
Ese curry me sentó mal al estómago
「あのカレーでお腹を壊した」
그는 배탈이 나서 결근했어.
Been off work with a dodgy tummy.
因为肚子不舒服请假了
He faltado al trabajo por problemas de estómago
「お腹の調子が悪くて仕事を休んでいた」
그 길거리 음식 때문에 배탈이 났어.

Pronunciación

/ˈdɒdʒi ˈtʌmi/

Guía de uso

Contexto: digestion, stomach, euphemism

Tono: casual, euphemistic

✓ Correcto

Dodgy tummy
肚子不舒服
Estómago revuelto
お腹の調子が悪い
배탈이 났어
Got a dodgy tummy
肚子出问题了
Tener mal el estómago
お腹を壊した
배가 좀 안 좋아

✗ Incorrecto

British euphemism
英式委婉说法
Eufemismo británico
イギリスの婉曲表現
영국식 완곡 표현

Errores comunes

Stomach upset, not specific diagnosis

Origen e historia

British slang combining 'dodgy' (unreliable/suspect) with 'tummy' (childish word for stomach). Creates gentle euphemism for digestive troubles.

Etimología: Dodgy (unreliable) + tummy (stomach)

Primera vez registrado: British informal

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern British

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British casual speech

Regional notes: British.

Variaciones

Dodgy tummyDodgy stomach

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