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paunchy

/ˈpɔːn.tʃi/
paun · chy
Adverb:paunchily
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1

Having a large, round, or protruding belly; potbellied.

Example

"The retired detective had grown somewhat paunchy after years of sitting behind a desk."

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• Rhymes for paunchy

• Nearby Words

patuxent
paul
paunch
paunchy
pauper
pauraque
pause

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the noun 'paunch' plus the suffix '-y'. 'Paunch' entered Middle English via Anglo-Norman French 'paunche', ultimately deriving from Latin 'pantex', meaning 'belly' or 'bowels'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paunchy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paunchy
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