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pooch

UK/puːt͡ʃ/ US/ˈputʃ/ uncommon informal
verb (1) noun (1)

verb

1.

round one''s lips as if intending to kiss

Synonyms

noun

1.

Origin

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).

Phrases

  • screw the pooch

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