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Noun: pooch  pooch
Usage: informal
  1. A member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
    - dog, domestic dog, Canis familiaris, dawg [non-standard], doggo [informal], doggie [informal], doggy [informal], barker [informal], bow-wow [informal]
Verb: pooch  pooch
  1. Round one's lips as if intending to kiss
    - pooch out

Derived forms: pooched, pooches, pooching

Type of: canid, canine, domestic animal, domesticated animal, purse

Part of: Canis, genus Canis, pack

Encyclopedia: Pooch