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proud below the navel

outdated Having an erect penis. Primarily heard in UK. A: "I think that Sir Edgar grows proud below the navel every time he sees you, dear sister." B: "Oh, hush! Someone from the garden might hear us!"

See also: below, navel, proud

gaze at/contemplate your navel

  (humorous)

to spend too much time thinking about yourself and your own problems

Usage notes: Your navel is the small round piece of skin in the middle of your stomach.

I read his novel, and thought the man's obviously spent far too long contemplating his own navel.

See also: gaze, navel