puppy

pup·py

noun \ˈpə-pē\

plural puppies

Definition of PUPPY

1

: a young domestic dog; specifically : one less than a year old

2

: baby 4 <a computer that is one fast puppy>

— pup·py·hood \-ˌhu̇d\ noun

— pup·py·ish \-ish\ adjective

— pup·py·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

Examples of PUPPY

1. Our dog just had four puppies.

Origin of PUPPY

Middle English popi, from Middle French poupée doll, toy, from *poupe

First Known Use: 1567