Phrase guide

contemplate one's navel

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To spend time thinking about oneself or one's own interests, especially to the exclusion of others.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • People keep coming to me for advice that they go on to ignore, so I've decided to stop wasting effort on ingrates and instead dedicate more time to contemplating my navel and my many other attractive features and admirable qualities.

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verb

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see contemplate, navel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: navelstaren — Translations
  • Finnish: tuijottaa omaan napaansa — Translations
  • French: se regarder le nombril — Translations