[1820–30; pouch + -y1]This word is first recorded in the period 1820–30. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: analogue, blouse, exogenous, phonetic, tetrapod-y is a native English suffix of adjectives meaning “characterized by or inclined to”the substance or action of the word or stem to which the suffix is attached. Otherwords that use the affix -y include: dreamy, grouchy, juicy, rumbly
Examples of 'pouchy' in a sentence
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But behind the exuberance, his face looks pouchy with tiredness.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But what about later, when age takes over and the flesh becomes baggy and pouchy?
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Its soft, pouchy leather affords good protection and there's still room for a few glossy mags and other necessaries.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
His solution for pear shapes was skirts and dresses with large, pouchy pockets at hip level.