yellowbelly

[US]/[ˈjel.əʊ.bɛ.li]/
[UK]/[ˈjɛ.loʊ.bɛ.li]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A yellow-bellied swamp snake (Liophis flagellum) found in South America.; A coward; a yellow-bellied person.; A yellowbelly flounder (Pseudorhombosolea elongata), a flatfish.

Phrases & Collocations

yellowbelly coward

a yellowbelly

called yellowbelly

yellowbelly traits

avoid yellowbelly

yellowbelly behavior

stop yellowbelly

show no yellowbelly

fear no yellowbelly

yellowbelly attitude

Example Sentences

he was a yellowbelly, refusing to go near the front lines.

the sergeant warned the new recruits not to act like yellowbellies.

don't be a yellowbelly; stand up for what you believe in.

the rumors suggested he was a yellowbelly, avoiding danger at all costs.

we need brave soldiers, not yellowbellies hiding in the back.

he tried to deny being a yellowbelly, but his actions spoke volumes.

the team leader scolded him for acting like a yellowbelly during the mission.

despite his initial fears, he proved he wasn't a yellowbelly after all.

calling someone a yellowbelly is a harsh and insulting accusation.

the veteran dismissed the accusations as labeling him a yellowbelly.

he wanted to show he wasn't a yellowbelly and volunteered for the dangerous task.

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