puppy
Americannoun
plural
puppies-
a young dog, especially one less than a year old.
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Fox Hunting. a foxhound that has hunted regularly for less than one season.
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pup.
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a presuming, conceited, or empty-headed young man.
noun
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a young dog; pup
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informal a brash or conceited young man; pup
Other Word Forms
- puppydom noun
- puppyhood noun
- puppyish adjective
- puppylike adjective
Etymology
Origin of puppy
Example Sentences
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“I would never hurt a puppy. They are the purest of all creatures.”
From Literature
The 36-year-old said her "mind went blank and she just ran in" after the 10-month-old puppy looked like she was struggling against the strong current.
From BBC
A dog in Kent has given birth to a record-breaking 17 puppies, leaving her owners overrun.
From BBC
Martin had travelled from Woodford Green in east London to be at the property, where there were two adult XL bullies – called Beauty and Bear – and eight puppies.
From BBC
Esther Martin, 68, had been left in the property with the two dogs, eight puppies and a child while Warren filmed a music video in London on 3 February 2024.
From BBC
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