Bali belly

noun

Synonym of Delhi belly.

Meanings

nounBali belly (uncountable)
  1. AustraliainformaluncountableSynonym of Delhi belly.

    Synonyms: Delhi belly

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of Delhi belly.

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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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APA

Bali belly. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bali%20belly

MLA

“Bali belly.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bali%20belly. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Bali belly,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bali%20belly.

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