pouching

pouch

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pouch]
- /paʊtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pouch]
- /paʊtʃ/

Definitions of pouching word

noun pouching a bag, sack, or similar receptacle, especially one for small articles or quantities: a tobacco pouch. 1
noun pouching a small moneybag. 1
noun pouching a bag for carrying mail. 1
noun pouching a bag or case of leather, used by soldiers to carry ammunition. 1
noun pouching something shaped like or resembling a bag or pocket. 1
noun pouching Chiefly Scot. a pocket in a garment. 1

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Origin of pouching

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English pouche < Anglo-French, variant of Old French poche; also poke, poque bag. See poke2

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Parts of speech for Pouching

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Pouching

pouching popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

pouching usage trend in Literature

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