pooch

Related to pooch: Screwed the Pooch

pooch out

To swell or bulge outward. I hate these pants—they make my stomach pooch out in a really unflattering way. Unfortunately I had just gotten my wisdom teeth out the day before, so my cheeks are pooching out in every picture.
See also: out, pooch

screw the pooch

vulgar slang To make a very serious, grievous, or irreversible mistake; to ruin something or cause something to fail due to such an error. I'm sorry, boss, I really screwed the pooch this time. Do you think we can get the clients back if I explain that it was all a misunderstanding because of me? This operation depends on you, so don't screw the pooch!
See also: pooch, screw
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

pooch out

to stick or bulge out, as with a belly. His chubby tummy poached out when he relaxed.
See also: out, pooch
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

pooch out

v. Slang
To swell or protrude outward: I need to go on a diet—my stomach is starting to pooch out.
See also: out, pooch
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

pooch

n. a dog. (Also a term of address to a friendly dog.) Hello, pooch. My goodness, you’re friendly.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • pooch out
  • swelling
  • swell out
  • have (a) bad press
  • inside out
  • a bad press
  • bad press
  • big as a house
  • on the surface
References in periodicals archive
Each pooch has a wardrobe filled with designer, custom-made clothes, collars, pyjamas, tracksuits and even dressing gowns that cost between 150 pounds and 300 pounds.
“Even though we're a small company we've committed to be a socially responsible operation,” commented Ron Akanowicz, managing partner at Pooch Enterprises.
The second annual Pooches Play Day at Castle Hill saw dog owners and their pets enjoy interactive games and activities in a bid to encourage responsible dog ownership.
Miniature schnauzers are the run-away winners of the most spoilt pooch award, with a staggering 42 per cent of owners spending in excess on pounds 50 on a single gift.
But the couple, who now live in Kilkenny, Ireland, agreed the pampered pooch had to be part of their big day.
Renee decided to take in the three-year-old pooch after reading how she was being cared for at a Spanish sanctuary.
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Now the family pet is set for another colourful TV appearance, when she becomes a purple pooch on ITV.
"It is an honor to be singled out by Animal Wellness Magazine and receive their Stamp of Approval," shared Ron Akanowicz, managing partner at Pooch Enterprises.
Health of a 28-year-old woman with the brain disease improved thanks to her pooch.
POOCHES had a ball when they took part in a charity's fun dog show recently.
But smitten John is determined to win the picky pooch over and has been spotted taking him for regular walks around Los Angeles.
THIS little pooch really knew how to get the attention of the government when he snuggled up to minister Lord Jeff Rooker.
For what should have been an enjoyable trip to the seaside became a close call after the pet pooch headed for the water at Browns Bay.
Hanover, MA, June 02, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Local Hanover Grooming Salon Pooch Paws has joined in the fight to help with the oil leak in the Gulf Coast.