noun
pooch
pooch
Pooch (noun) means informal word for a dog, especially a mongrel or family pet. Example: “He took his pooch for a walk in the park.”
noun
1
Informal word for a dog, especially a mongrel or family pet.
"He took his pooch for a walk in the park."
2
A soft bulge, especially of belly fat.
"She was self-conscious about the little pooch above her waistband."
verb
1
To bulge or stick out.
"His stomach pooched out over his belt."
How to use pooch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual word for a dog, or a soft bulge (often used for a belly).
When to use it
Informal and affectionate when used for a dog.
Common pairings
my pooch
pooch out
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Word forms
- Plural
- pooches
- Third person singular
- pooches
- Past tense
- pooched
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Etymology
Origin uncertain; possibly from a German pet name for lapdogs.
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Rhymes for pooch
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What does “pooch” mean?
The word “pooch” means informal word for a dog, especially a mongrel or family pet. In plain terms, a casual word for a dog, or a soft bulge (often used for a belly).
How do you pronounce “pooch”?
“Pooch” is pronounced pooch (/puːt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pooch” in a sentence?
Here is “pooch” used in a sentence: “He took his pooch for a walk in the park.”
What part of speech is “pooch”?
Depending on how it is used, “pooch” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “pooch” come from?
The word “pooch” comes from German. Origin uncertain; possibly from a German pet name for lapdogs.
How many meanings does “pooch” have?
“Pooch” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal word for a dog, especially a mongrel or family pet.
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