noun
pooch
pooch
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
Word Forms
pooched past tense, pooches plural, pooches plural, pooches singular
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Etymology
Origin uncertain; possibly from a German pet name for lapdogs.