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pooch

American  
[pooch] / putʃ /

noun

Informal.

  1. a dog.

pooch British  
/ puːtʃ /

noun

  1. a slang word for dog

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Etymology

Origin of pooch

First recorded in 1895–1900; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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More than 20,000 pooches of varying size, shape and personality will descend on Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre for the four-day showcase, with one claiming the coveted "Best in Show" crown late Sunday.

From Barron's

The world's most famous dog show has kicked off and droves of pooches have begun to arrive.

From BBC

A group of Las Vegas police officers responded to reports of the abandoned pooch at 11:39 p.m. on Feb. 2.

From Los Angeles Times

Who among us wouldn’t want to communicate with our pooch?

From The Wall Street Journal

Cumming’s host persona may not be evil per se, but he is wicked enough for his beloved pooch, Lala, to look absolutely angelic trotting next to him.

From Salon

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