Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paunch
noun
/pɔːntʃ/
Definition
A large or protruding belly.
Examples
- After years of indulging in rich foods, he developed quite a paunch.
- The comedian made jokes about his paunch during the stand-up routine.
Meaning
The term ‘paunch’ refers to the rounded part of a person’s abdomen, typically associated with excess weight.
Synonyms
- belly
- stomach
- gut
- abdomen
