Pooch — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈpüch/

Meaning & Definition of Pooch

Pooch (noun)

  1. dog

Pooch (verb)

  1. bulge

Pooch (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes

    "walking down the street with several pooches on leashes"

    similar: canine, dog, doggy, hound, tyke
    related: cur, mongrel, mutt, bitch, lapdog, pup, puppy, puppy dog, whelp, bandog, bird dog, coonhound, courser, gundog, hunter, sheepdog, sled dog, watchdog, wolf dog, wolfhound, guide dog, police dog, working dog

Pooch (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to extend outward beyond a usual point

    "his lower lip pooched out in disappointment"

    similar: bag, balloon, beetle, belly, billow, bulge, bunch, jut, overhang, poke, pouch, pout, project, protrude, stand out, start, stick out, swell
    related: dome, blow up, inflate, dilate, distend, expand, mushroom, snowball, elongate, extend, lengthen, stretch
    near: compress, condense, constrict, contract, shrink

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pooch

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pooch:

canine, dog, doggy, hound, tyke, bag, balloon, beetle, belly, billow, bulge, bunch, jut, overhang, poke, pouch, pout, project, protrude, stand out, start, stick out, swell

Related Words for Pooch

cur, mongrel, mutt, bitch, lapdog, pup, puppy, puppy dog, whelp, bandog, bird dog, coonhound, courser, gundog, hunter, sheepdog, sled dog, watchdog, wolf dog, wolfhound, guide dog, police dog, working dog, dome, blow up, inflate, dilate, distend, expand, mushroom

Near Antonyms of Pooch

compress, condense, constrict, contract, shrink

Word Forms of Pooch

Inflections: pooches, pooched, pooching

Origin & Etymology of Pooch

origin unknown

First known use: 1908

Words & Phrases Containing Pooch

screw the pooch

Frequently Asked Questions about Pooch

What does "Pooch" mean?

"Pooch" means dog. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: dog. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Pooch"?

Other words for "Pooch" include canine, dog, doggy, hound, tyke, bag, balloon and beetle. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pooch" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pooch"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pooch". Common alternatives include canine, dog, doggy, hound, tyke, bag, balloon, beetle, belly and billow.

How do you use "Pooch" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pooch" in a sentence: "walking down the street with several pooches on leashes"; "his lower lip pooched out in disappointment".

Is "Pooch" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pooch" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Pooch"?

"Pooch" is pronounced /ˈpüch/.

What is the origin of the word "Pooch"?

"Pooch" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1908.

What is another word for "Pooch" meaning "a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes"?

When "Pooch" (noun) means a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes, synonyms include canine, dog, doggy, hound and tyke.