1
: a young dog
also
: one of the young of various animals (such as a seal or rat)
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Indeed, as some of the dachshund pups clambered onto the bed and got close, the Labrador even looked up toward the camera as if calling in reinforcements for help.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
According to Garro, Prada thrived under her care, enjoying her favorite foods—ravioli with the tomato sauce washed off and pup cups from coffee shops—and loved being carried everywhere.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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Noun
After weeks of voting and several adorable contenders in our Cutest Dog in Fort Worth contest, one pup stood out among the rest.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Indeed, as some of the dachshund pups clambered onto the bed and got close, the Labrador even looked up toward the camera as if calling in reinforcements for help.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
And in this year’s Superman, the sidekick pup Krypto was a digital version of director James Gunn’s own dog, Ozu, scanned for the role.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
According to Garro, Prada thrived under her care, enjoying her favorite foods—ravioli with the tomato sauce washed off and pup cups from coffee shops—and loved being carried everywhere.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Pup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pup. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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