labonza
US slang for the stomach, belly, or gut.
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#1·Apr 28, 2026
US slang for the stomach, belly, or gut. Particularly associated with mid-20th century American informal speech and occasionally used in humorous or emphatic contexts. The word has an Italian-American feel and may derive from Italian regional vocabulary.
He patted his labonza and said it was time for another plate of pasta.
Origin: Possibly from Italian dialect labonso or similar; exact origin uncertain but associated with Italian-American vernacular. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora (model-assisted, hedged).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(US, slang) The belly or stomach.
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