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nounSynonym of Delhi belly.
Origin
Referring to the sickness tourists may experience after drinking tap water or eating street food in Indonesia (Bali being one of the most popular tourist destinations in Indonesia, especially for Australians).
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Bali belly. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bali%20belly
“Bali belly.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bali%20belly. Accessed November 4, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Bali belly,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bali%20belly.
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