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poochie

poochie

3 8.2
A small pet dog that people call a cute name
  • noun
  • /ˈpuːtʃi/
  • Informal
translation icon : perrito
  • Pet the poochie.
  • here, little poochie

Examples

  • I swear, Poochie might need a change of food.

  • - He's a big poochie, all right.

  • Poor little poochie.

  • Poochie want some water?

  • Come here, my little poochie, it's time for your walk.

  • I bought some treats for my sweet poochie today.

  • Every morning, I call out to my poochie to come eat breakfast.

Synonyms

doggie
vspoochie
  • Baby Talk
88 3.7

A child's friendly word for a dog

is similarly affectionate but more cutesy and playful in tone
poodle
vspoochie
85 1.0

A smart dog with dense curly fur often kept as a pet or shown at dog shows

is an affectionate playful label, not a formal breed name
pooch
vspoochie
  • Informal
49 7.7

A small friendly dog kept as a pet

adds a smaller and more playful nuance compared with casual naming
toy
vspoochie
46 4.2

A very small dog kept mainly as a pet

uses affectionate playful language rather than formal breed grouping
doggy
vspoochie
  • Baby Talk
31 4.6

A childish word for a pet animal that people walk and play with

is more playful and aimed at tiny or cute animals specifically
lapdog
vspoochie
18 3.0

A small dog that sits on someone's lap as a pet

is an affectionate playful label rather than describing the pet's role
Pomeranian
vspoochie
6 4.8

A very small fluffy dog with a thick coat often kept as a pet

is a friendly pet name rather than a specific breed identifier
bichon
vspoochie
1 3.4

A small white dog with curly fur often kept as a friendly pet

is a general playful pet term, not tied to breed features
toy dog
vspoochie
1 3.2

A very small dog that people breed and keep as a pet in homes

is less technical and focuses on playful affection for small animals
toy poodle
vspoochie
1 2.8

A very small dog with curly hair kept as a pet that does not shed much

is a cute playful address rather than a breed description
toy terrier
vspoochie
1 3.7

A very small lively dog often kept as a pet

is an affectionate nickname rather than a specific breed label
miniature poodle
vspoochie
1 2.6

A small dog with a curly coat and a smart, alert nature often kept as a pet

is informal and playful rather than a breed classification
doxie
vspoochie
  • Informal
1 9.1

A small dog with short legs and a long body

serves as a cute pet address, not a specific breed reference
yapper
vspoochie
  • Informal
1 6.9

A small dog that barks a lot and loudly

is affectionate and playful, not focused on noisy behaviour
wee dog
vspoochie
  • UK
9.0

A very small dog often said in Scottish or Irish English

is a playful affectionate address specifically for small dogs
doggo
vspoochie
  • Slang
9.0

A dog often shown in funny pictures or posts online

is a spoken playful name used more directly for small pets
dachsie
vspoochie
  • UK
9.5

A small dog with a long body and short legs, like a dachshund

is a playful affectionate label rather than a breed nickname
fyce
vspoochie
  • Archaic
9.9

A small dog often born to parents of different kinds

is more modern and playful in tone than the older dialect term

Compounds

9.9

To make a place or product very dog friendly and cute

How Small

toy dog
1 3.2
poochie
  • Informal
3 8.2
dog-sized
1 2.1
dog
1.0

Surface Forms

poochie singular
poochies plural

Morphology

poochie = pooch (transparent) = pooch + ie

This is a straightforward affectionate diminutive built from 'pooch' plus '-ie'.

Etymology

Poochie comes from pooch ('dog') plus the small or cute ending -ie, like in doggie. So it makes a dog sound small and affectionate, which is why it is used for a little pet dog.