Yellow-bellied

Origin

From yellow belly (yellowbelly)

Full definition of yellow-bellied

Adjective

1. Of an animal or reptile having a yellow underside or belly.
2. (figuratively) Uncourageous, cowardly.

Synonyms

Derived terms

• yellow-bellied flycatcher
• yellow-bellied marmot
• yellow-bellied racer
• yellow-bellied sea snake
• yellow-bellied sapsucker

Related terms

• yellow-belly