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Definition of pooch

pooch

/puːtʃ/
pooch
Plural:pooches
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Past Simple:pooched
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Past Participle:pooched
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Present Participle:pooching
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pooch Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An informal term for a domestic dog, especially one of mixed breed.

Example

"She adopted a friendly little pooch from the local animal shelter."

2

North American A slight protrusion or bulge, especially of the lower abdomen.

Example

"Even after months of core exercises, he noticed a small pooch below his waistline."

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• verb

1

North American To bulge or protrude outward, or to cause something (such as the lips or stomach) to protrude.

Example

"The heavy wool fabric tends to pooch out around the pockets if it is not tailored properly."

2

Canadian To ruin, spoil, or bungle something completely (informal).

Example

"A sudden power surge pooched the hard drive on my laptop."

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• Rhymes for pooch

• Nearby Words

ponytailed
ponzu
poo
pooch
poodle
poof
poofter

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