paunch

Meanings

• noun

  The part of the body between the chest and the hips, especially the part that may protrude due to excess weight.

  - "His paunch was hanging over his belt."
  - "She tried to hide her paunch in her oversized shirt."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with paunch
dunch , lunch , punch

---

Variants

List of all variants of paunch that leads to same result
paunch , paunches

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meaning 'belly' in Old French.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'paunch' comes from the Old French word 'panche', meaning 'belly'.

2. The paunch is also sometimes referred to as the 'spare tire' of the body.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. belly: Related to the paunch as they both refer to the abdominal region.

2. potbelly: A type of paunch that is particularly large and round.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the paunch is often used as a symbol of gluttony or excess.

How to Memorize "paunch"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, protruding belly. This is the paunch.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'paunch' with the image of a large, round belly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P-A-U-N-C-H' to remember the word: Protruding Abdominal Unwanted Nasty Chubby Hunk.

---

Memorize "paunch" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize paunch is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.