stomachful

1 of 2

adjective

stom·​ach·​ful

ˈstəmə̇kfəl,

-mēk-

1

archaic : obstinate, stubborn

2

archaic : resentful, angry

3

archaic : courageous

stomachful

2 of 2

noun

stom·​ach·​ful

-kˌfu̇l

plural -s

: a quantity sufficient to fill the stomach

broadly : all that one can stand or tolerate

had a stomachful of his abuse

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

stomach entry 1 + -ful (adjective suffix)

Noun

stomach entry 1 + -ful (noun suffix)

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