food baby

plural food babies

1. humorousidiomaticA protruding belly resulting from the consumption of a large quantity of food; the contents of one's digestive system causing the protrusion.

   I went to the restroom to give birth to a food baby...

   2006, Sean Makiney, Belegana: Just a Silly Wite Man, Belegana, Ltd, page 153

   4 more examples

   JUNO: (in low tones) Dude, I'm pregnant. LEAH: Maybe it's just a food baby. Did you have a big lunch?

   2008, Diablo Cody, Jason Reitman, Juno: The Shooting Script, Newmarket Press, page 5

   "Becs, look, I ate so much I have a food baby," I said, pushing out my stomach for her entertainment.

   2009, A. J. Walkley, Queer Greer, A. J. Walkley, page 233

   If this hadn't been a dinner for me and I had been a little bit trashier, I totally would have undone my belt and button on my jeans, because my food baby was kicking.

   2010, Jordan Pease, Don't Let Me Go: Based on A True Story, Trafford Publishing, page 140

   Dishes are largely composed of lighter fare - such as smoked swordfish and salmon salad - much appreciated when you're still carrying a food baby from a previous meal.

   2010, Virginia Maxwell, Alex Leviton, Leif Pettersen, Tuscany & Umbria, Lonely Planet, page 191

plural food babies

1. humorousidiomaticvulgarA large or painful bowel movement.

   —Do you need help in there? —I'm having a food baby!