belly trap

noun

The belly of a cat.

Meanings

nounbelly trap (plural belly traps)

plural belly traps

  1. endearingslangThe belly of a cat.

Origin

Referring to a cat's habit of biting the hands of anyone who touches its belly, usually due to instinct.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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