pouched, pouching Definition

pouch
noun pouches

1. chiefly old use
A purse or small bag.
Example: a tobacco pouch
Thesaurus: sack, sac, bag, purse, pocket, container, receptacle, wallet, bum bag (slang), fanny pack (US slang).
2. In marsupials such as the kangaroo: a pocket of skin on the belly, in which the young are carried until they are weaned.
3. A fleshy fold in the cheek of hamsters and other rodents, for storing undigested food.
4. A small lockable mailbag.

verb pouched, pouching

1. To form, or form into, a pouch.
2. colloq
To take possession of something.

Derivative: pouched
adj

Derivative: pouchy
adj

Etymology: 14c: from Old French poche pocket.