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underbelly
noun un·der·bel·ly \ˈən-dər-ˌbe-lē\
: the bottom part of an object or an animal's body
: an area that is easy to attack or criticize
: a part of society, an organization, etc., that is hidden and usually unpleasant
Full Definition of UNDERBELLY
1
: a vulnerable area; also : a corrupt or sordid part <probing the underbelly of the entertainment industry>
2
: the underside of a body or mass
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First Known Use of UNDERBELLY
1942
Related to UNDERBELLY
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- demimonde, demiworld, half-world, netherworld, underworld
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