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Definitions from the WebBelly-upAdjective: 1. (of a company) Failing or bankrupt; no longer in operation. Example sentence: The once prosperous bookstore chain went belly-up due to the rise of e-books. Adverb: 1. In a position with one's belly facing upward or on its back. Example sentence: After a long day of hiking, she lay belly-up on the grass, gazing at the stars. Noun: 1. A complete failure or breakdown. Example sentence: The plans for the event went belly-up when the main speaker cancelled at the last moment. Verb: 1. (of a fish) Turn upside down in the water or float on the surface, usually indicating death. Example sentence: The goldfish belly-up in the fishbowl, indicating that it had died. | ||||
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