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   Paunch·y

   /ˈpônCHē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having a large or protruding belly: "a slightly paunchy, balding, middle-aged man"

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   • 1. paunchiness noun

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   What does paunchy mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! PAUNCHY meaning: 1. (especially of a man) having a fat stomach: 2. (especially of a man) having a fat stomach: . Learn more.

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   What is the meaning of paunch?

   • paunch•y, adj., -i•er, -i•est. : getting paunchy from lack of exercise. paunch (pônch, pänch), n. potbelly. Anatomy the belly or abdomen. Zoology the rumen. Visit the English Only Forum. Help WordReference: Ask in the forums yourself. Go to Preferences page and choose from different actions for taps or mouse clicks.

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   What does paunch mean in zoology?

   • paunch′i•ness, n. a potbelly. Anatomy the belly or abdomen. paunch•y, adj., -i•er, -i•est. : getting paunchy from lack of exercise. paunch (pônch, pänch), n. potbelly. Anatomy the belly or abdomen. Zoology the rumen. Visit the English Only Forum. Help WordReference: Ask in the forums yourself.

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   What was a paunchy man?

   • One of his captors was the paunchy man, and his hands were heavy and his fingers gripped viciously. A paunchy boss with underset jaw and overhanging upper lip was profanely urging his helpers back to their jobs. His pantaloons were short, his figure was paunchy, authoritative and German.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › paunchyPAUNCHY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective. us / ˈpɑːn.tʃi / uk / ˈpɔːn.tʃi / Add to word list. ( especially of a man) having a fat stomach: He is tall and a little paunchy. She encourages even slightly paunchy patients to lose weight. See. paunch. Fewer examples. He is growing older and getting paunchy. Today, at 58, he is paunchy. He was middle-aged, balding, and paunchy.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPAUNCHY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1 day ago · Definition of 'paunchy' Word Frequency. paunchy. (pɔːntʃi ) Word forms: comparative paunchier , superlative paunchiest. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] Someone who is paunchy has a fat stomach . He was a heavy man, paunchy, with a lined, kind face. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

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   Definition of paunchy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does the adjective paunchy mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective paunchy . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Definitions of 'paunchy'. Someone who is paunchy has a fat stomach. [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'paunchy'. British English: pɔːntʃiAmerican English: pɔntʃi. More. Examples of 'paunchy' in a sentence. These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies ...

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   Define paunchy. paunchy synonyms, paunchy pronunciation, paunchy translation, English dictionary definition of paunchy. adj. paunch·i·er , paunch·i·est Having a potbelly. paunch′i·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   having a protruding belly or abdomen. ˈpaunchiness n. WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024. paunch /pɔntʃ, pɑntʃ/ n. [ countable] Anatomy a large belly, or one that sticks out; a potbelly. Anatomy the belly or abdomen. paunch•y, adj., -i•er, -i•est. : getting paunchy from lack of exercise.