5 letter words ending in OCH

Definition of Hooch

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Hooch is a slang term for a type of alcoholic beverage, typically homemade and distilled illegally. It is also known as moonshine or white lightning.

3. Pronunciations: US: /huːtʃ/; UK: /huːtʃ/

4. Origin and Usage: The term "hooch" originated in the United States in the late 19th century, derived from the Hoochinoo tribe of Alaska, who were known for their homemade alcoholic drinks. It was commonly used during the Prohibition era in the 1920s to refer to illegal alcohol. Today, the term is still used to refer to homemade or illegally distilled alcoholic drinks, although it can also be used more generally to refer to any type of strong alcoholic beverage.

5. Synonyms: Moonshine, white lightning, bootleg, illegal alcohol

6. Related Words: Booze, vodka, whiskey, rum

7. Example Sentences:

• He was caught selling hooch out of the back of his truck.
• They brewed their own hooch in the basement.
• The police raided the speakeasy and confiscated all the hooch.

Parts of Speech

Mooch is a verb and a noun.

Definitions

As a verb, mooch means to beg or obtain something without paying for it. As a noun, it means a beggar or someone who borrows without intending to return.

Pronunciations

US: /muːtʃ/, UK: /muːtʃ/

Origin and Usage

The origin of the word mooch is uncertain, but it may have come from the French word "mucher," which means to skulk or hide. The word has been in use since the early 1800s and is often associated with negative connotations of begging or obtaining something without paying for it.

Synonyms

Verb: beg, scrounge, sponge, cadge, freeload. Noun: beggar, freeloader, scrounger, sponge.

Related Words

Match, march, pouch, touch.

Example Sentences

• He was always mooching cigarettes from his friends.
• Shes been mooching off her parents for years.
• The neighborhood was known for its moochers and beggars.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A dog, especially a pet dog.
2. A person who is regarded as weak or timid.

Pronunciations:

US: /puːtʃ/
UK: /puːtʃ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "pooch" originated in the United States in the early 1900s as a slang term for "dog." It is now commonly used in both the US and UK to refer to a pet dog. The word can also be used to describe a person who is weak or timid.

Synonyms:

Canine, doggy, dog, pup, mutt, cur, hound, fido.

Related Words:

Doggy, furry, puppy, kitty, whisk, fluffy, furry, meowy, pawsy, tails, yappy.

Example Sentences:

1. She loves taking her pooch for a walk in the park.
2. Hes such a pooch, he won even stand up to his boss.

Epoch

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A particular period of time marked by distinctive features, events, or characteristics.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɛpək/ UK: /ˈiːpɒk/

Origin and Usage: The word "epoch" comes from Greek "epokhē" meaning "cessation" or "pause." It was first used in English in the 17th century to refer to a point in time that marks the beginning of a new period or era. The term is commonly used in geology, astronomy, and history to refer to a significant period of time marked by important events or changes.

Synonyms: Era, Age, Period, Time, Date

Related Words: Erase, Caper, Crepe, Cripe, Copra

Example Sentences:

• The Industrial Revolution marked a significant epoch in human history.
• The Jurassic epoch is known for its dinosaurs.
• The fall of the Berlin Wall signaled the end of an epoch in European history.

Broch 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. A circular stone tower used as a dwelling in ancient Scotland.
2. A fortification made of dry stone walls, found in Scotland.

3. Pronunciations

• US: /brɑk/
• UK: /brɒk/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "broch" comes from the Old Norse word "borg," which means "fortress." Brochs were built in Scotland during the Iron Age, from around 600 BC to 100 AD. They were constructed using dry stone walls and were used as dwellings and fortifications. Today, brochs are considered an important part of Scotlands cultural heritage and are popular tourist attractions.

5. Synonyms

• Fortress
• Stronghold
• Castle

6. Related Words

• Brock
• Brach
• Brood
• Brose
• Brown

7. Example Sentences

1. The ruins of a broch can be seen on the hilltop.
2. The broch was built using dry stone walls.
3. Visitors can explore the ancient broch and learn about Scotlands history.