pooch

[ pooch ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a dog.

pooch

/ puːtʃ /

noun

1. a slang word for dog

Word History and Origins

Origin of pooch¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of pooch¹

of unknown origin

Example Sentences

A Southern California couple who lost their French bulldog have gone to great lengths over the last two months to find the pooch, resorting to bloodhounds, animal psychics, cash rewards and door-to-door canvasing.

From Los Angeles Times

Then, in her mid-20s, after fostering a pooch with serious behavioral issues, she decided to attend a training school specializing in service and therapy dogs and companion pets.

From Los Angeles Times

The five-year-old pugese – a pug and Chinese crested cross – was cast as "Dogpool" after finding fame last year when she was crowned the ugliest pooch in a national contest last year.

From BBC

Last year, that honor went to Messi, the “Anatomy of a Fall” pooch.

From Seattle Times

Morkun claims his building has the largest dog run downtown that tenants may want to use late at night instead of taking their pooches down to the sidewalks outside.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• pup
• puppy