Polish

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Etymology

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From brzuch +‎ -ek.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbʐu.ʂɛk/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -uʂɛk
  • Syllabification: brzu‧szek

Noun

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brzuszek m inan

  1. diminutive of brzuch; belly
    Synonyms: bandzioch, bebech, wancioch, wancioł, żołądek
  2. (Łódź) raw bacon
  3. (in the plural) sit-ups (exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted, bringing the torso of a person lying down to a more upright position)

Declension

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Further reading

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  • brzuszek in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • brzuszek in Polish dictionaries at PWN