paunch
17 synonyms and 0 antonyms for paunch, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A protruding belly, especially a large one on a man.
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How to use paunch
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Etymology
From Old French pance, going back to Latin pantex ("belly") — the same root that gives us "pancreas."
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What does “paunch” mean?
The word “paunch” means a protruding belly, especially a large one on a man. In plain terms, a big round belly, or (in animals) the first stomach compartment.
How do you pronounce “paunch”?
“Paunch” is pronounced pawnch (/pɔːnt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “paunch” in a sentence?
Here is “paunch” used in a sentence: “Years of beer and takeaways had left him with quite a paunch.”
What is another word for “paunch”?
Words with a similar meaning to “paunch” include bay window, beer baby, beer belly, beer gut, beer muscles and Buddha belly.
What part of speech is “paunch”?
“Paunch” is a noun.
Where does the word “paunch” come from?
The word “paunch” comes from Latin. From Old French pance, going back to Latin pantex ("belly") — the same root that gives us "pancreas.".
How many meanings does “paunch” have?
“Paunch” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a protruding belly, especially a large one on a man.