pooch

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun informal terms for dogs
  2. verb round one's lips as if intending to kiss

Etymology

Of uncertain origin. One (unsubstantiated) conjecture is that the word comes from Putzi, a common German name given to lapdogs. The name Putzi is possibly formed from German Putz + -i, influenced by German putzig (“funny, cute, small”, adjective).

In classic literature

Synonyms

doggie, doggy, barker, bow-wow

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