English Explanatory Dictionary

paunchy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a paunch; having a prominent stomach; potbellied.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɔːn(t)ʃi/ /ˈpɔnt͡ʃi/ /ˈpɑnt͡ʃi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-paunchy.wav

Word forms

paunchy paunchier paunchiest

Etymology

From paunch + -y.

Synonyms

paunched

Derived words

paunchily paunchiness
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