underbelly

English

/ˈʌndəbɛli/, /ˈʌndɚbɛli/

noun
Definitions
  • The underside of an animal.
  • The underside of any thing.
  • (figuratively) The side which is not normally seen, normally a dark, immoral place.

Etymology

Prefix from English belly.

Origin

English

belly

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