Derby Kelly

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Meaning · English

belly

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Boiled beef and carrots, Boiled beef and carrots, That's the stuff for your Derby Kell, Makes you fat and it keeps you well. Don't live like vegetarians On food they give to parrots, Blow out your kite from morn till night On boiled beef and carrots.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Derby Kelly” mean?

belly

Is “Derby Kelly” formal or informal?

Derby Kelly is generally slang.