Pooch: meaning, definitions and examples

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pooch

 

[ puหtสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

pet companion

A pooch is a colloquial term for a dog, often used in an affectionate or playful manner. Pooches are known for their loyalty, companionship, and playful nature.

Synonyms

canine, dog, pup

Examples of usage

  • I take my pooch for a walk every morning.
  • My pooch loves to cuddle on the couch.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

In slang, 'pooch' can also refer to a mistake or failure, especially in a business or professional setting.

Examples of usage

  • The project was a total pooch; we'll have to start over from scratch.
  • He really pooched that presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "pooch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cachorro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคคเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hund

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anjing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะฑะฐะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pies

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Šฌ (ใ„ใฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chien

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถpek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐœ (gae)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู„ุจ (kalb)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pes

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pes

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹— (gว’u)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hundur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒฆแƒšแƒ˜ (dzaghli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ it

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perro

Etymology

The word 'pooch' originated in the early 20th century as a colloquial term for a dog. It is believed to have derived from the word 'poochie', which was used in the late 19th century to refer to a lapdog or a small pet dog. Over time, 'pooch' has become a popular and endearing term for dogs of all shapes and sizes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,313, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.