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pooch
This term carries a warm, colloquial tone when referring to canines, evoking a sense of domesticity and fondness. It is far less formal than dog and is typically used in casual conversation or pet-centric marketing to create an emotional connection with the animal.
When used to describe a physical bulge, the word suggests a soft, rounded protrusion. In the context of anatomy or clothing, it describes a specific type of outward curve that is often perceived as slight or localized, rather than a general state of being overweight.
Meanings
Examples
I need to find a groomer for my pooch before the weekend.
The detective noticed a small pooch in the suspect's waistband where a weapon might be hidden.
I just cannot get rid of this lower belly pooch no matter how much I exercise.
She wondered if the dress would hide the slight pooch of her stomach.
The heavy coins in his pocket caused the fabric to pooch out awkwardly.
The seam began to pooch under the pressure of the overstuffed suitcase.
Look at that cute pooch wagging its tail at the park.