# tum

/tˈʌm/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tum
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

a friendly, informal word for your stomach. It is often used by children or when talking to children.

For teachers: an informal term for the stomach or abdomen. Common in British English and often used in child-directed speech.

## Examples

- The baby has a very full tum after lunch.
- He rubbed his tum after eating a large bowl of pasta and felt quite sleepy.

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