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Definition of yellowbelly

yellowbelly

/ˈjɛl.oʊˌbɛl.i/
yel · low · bel · ly
Plural:yellowbellies
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Adjective:yellow-bellied
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yellowbelly Lexical Profile

yellowbelly Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who lacks courage and is easily frightened or intimidated (informal, derogatory).

Example

"The old prospectorin the novel mocked anyone who refused to enter the dark mine as a yellowbelly."

2

Australian A medium-sized freshwater percichthyid fish (Macquaria ambigua) native to the Murray-Darling river system in Australia, characterized by a bronze to olive back and a bright yellow underside; golden perch.

Example

"Anglers along the Murray River prized the yellowbelly as one of the finest native table fish in the region."

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• Nearby Words

yellow-spotted keelback
yellow-spotted river turtle
yellow-striped snake
yellowbelly
yellowbird
yellowfin
yellowfin tuna

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yellowbelly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yellowbelly
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