Singer Miley Cyrus has hit out at pregnancy rumours, putting her pictured “bump” down to a generous portion of vegan turkey.

The Younger Now star knocked back the suggestions in an Instagram story, labelling them as “rude”.

Media reports emerged within hours after she posted a photo of herself posing in a grey T-shirt with her hips leaning forward in a pre-birthday snap with the caption: “So close to b-day time! Stoked for a day full of Tofurkey & loved ones! Ain’t it ironic? #VeganTurkeyBaby”.

So close to b-day time! Stoked for a day full of Tofurkey & loved ones! Ain't it ironic? #VeganTurkeyBaby

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Followers also responded to the post, asking “Are you pregnant?” and “Are you having a baby?”

Cyrus, who celebrated her 25th birthday on America’s Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, later shared the picture again in an Instagram story, stamped with the caption: “Not pregnant just eating a s*** ton of tofurkey.”

Cyrus hits back at pregnancy rumours via Instagram.
Cyrus hits back at pregnancy rumours via Instagram (@mileycyrus/Instagram)

She added: “Miley Cyrus pregnant? ‘Fans go wild after seeing singer posts pic showing ‘bump’ ahead of Thanksgiving’. RUDE!!!!”

Birthday Mood !

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As she brushed aside the rumours, she posted birthday updates for her fans, including gifts from her partner, actor Liam Hemsworth, and a throwback photo of herself as a child.