First Known Use: 14th century
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paunch
noun \ˈpȯnch, ˈpänch\
: a belly that sticks out especially on a man : a fat stomach
Full Definition of PAUNCH
1
a : the belly and its contents b : potbelly
2
: rumen
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Origin of PAUNCH
Middle English, from Anglo-French *panche, pance, from Latin pantic-, pantex
Related to PAUNCH
- Synonyms
- bay window, beer belly, belly, corporation, gut, potbelly, pot
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paunch
noun \ˈpȯnch, ˈpänch\
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