Word of the Day — May 22, 2026

borborygmus

/bo-RBOR-y-gmus/nounPush me

Definition

That embarrassing gurgling sound your stomach makes when it's digesting food or you're hungry.

A rumbling sound made by the movement of gas in the intestines.

Memory Hook

BOR-bor-RYG-mus sounds like the noise itself — say it out loud and you'll hear the rumbling!