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noun

ˈpüch How to pronounce pooch (audio)
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as in dog
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes walking down the street with several pooches on leashes

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verb

chiefly dialect
as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point his lower lip pooched out in disappointment

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Recent Examples of pooch
Noun
Ferrell does the voice of sweet-natured Reggie, who’s coming to terms with the verbally abusive owner (Will Forte) who discarded him, soon meeting Bug (Jamie Foxx), a tough-talking pooch and his pals. — Tim Grierson, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025 Although it must be repeated that the pooch is far more intelligent than most human characters in horror films, who always seem to make bad choices. — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025 Other photos appeared to show the pooches at the shelter. — Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025 In one TikTok video, the pooch is splayed out on her back getting a belly rub, living her best life on Earle’s plush bed. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pooch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pooch
  1. dog
  2. protrude
  3. poke
  4. bulge
Noun
  • The remains were found by two men who were running their dogs and looking for rocks, according to DNASolves.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Sep. 2023
  • This included four search dogs, three doctors, a diving team and a water extraction contingent, Tunisia’s state news agency TAP reported.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN, 13 Sep. 2023
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  • With two foot-long horns protruding from either side of their heads, a large hump resting on their shoulders and folds of loose skin drooping from their neck, these aren’t your typical black-and-white milk carton dairy cows.
    — Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • On the back, the 9a breaks from Pixel tradition, replacing the width-spanning camera bar with a small module protruding from the back.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of protrude
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  • Hector had been poking fun at Lisa’s special interest: Taylor Swift.
    — Colson Thayer, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Carrick’s penalty proved costly, as neither Trocheck nor Braden Schneider could muscle Point away from poking a puck past Shesterkin’s pad.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of poke
Verb
  • Symptoms include swelling of the eyelid and skin around the eye, bulging eyes, discoloration or redness, painful or difficult eye movement, and vision troubles.
    — Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Samsung has shown off a stretchable display that’s capable of physically bulging out of a flat surface.
    — Barry Collins, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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