pooch
word
Definition
A friendly or informal word for a dog, especially a pet dog.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in informal, friendly contexts. Common with terms of endearment ('cute pooch', 'friendly pooch'). Less formal than 'dog'. Not used in formal writing or technical descriptions. Sometimes playful or childlike.
Spanish: perrito - chuchoPortuguese (BR): cachorro - cãozinhoPortuguese (PT): cãozinho - cãoChinese (Simplified): 狗狗 - 小狗Chinese (Traditional): 狗狗 - 小狗Hindi: कुत्ता (प्यारे ढंग में)Arabic: كلب (لطيف)Bengali: কুকুরছানা - পুচিRussian: пёсик - собачкаJapanese: ワンちゃんVietnamese: cún cưng - chú chó conKorean: 강아지Turkish: köpekçik - sevimli köpekUrdu: کتّا (پیار سے)Indonesian: anjing kecil - anjing lucu
Example Sentences
The pooch is sleeping on the sofa.
basic
Can I pet your pooch?
basic
My pooch loves to play in the park.
basic
Look at that adorable little pooch in the sweater!
natural
Our family’s old pooch still acts like a puppy sometimes.
natural
Don’t forget to take the pooch out before you leave.
natural