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: any of a breed of small sturdy compact dogs of Asian origin with a smooth, short coat, tightly curled tail, short muzzle, and broad wrinkled face
pugged; pugging
: to work and mix (a substance, such as clay) when wet especially to make more homogeneous and easier to handle (as in throwing or molding wares)
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Noun (2)
a retired pug with battered ears and swollen knuckles
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
That pug is the mob boss, and the rottie is the loyal henchman.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
French bulldogs, pugs, and other short-nosed dog breeds have had a grip on dog lovers for years now.
—Laura Baisas Aug 6, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2025
Short-nosed breeds, like pugs and shih tzus, don't tolerate the heat and humidity because the shape of their faces don't allow for efficient panting to cool themselves, per PetMD.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Pugsley is a pug wearing a fez.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
That pug is the mob boss, and the rottie is the loyal henchman.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
French bulldogs, pugs, and other short-nosed dog breeds have had a grip on dog lovers for years now.
—Laura Baisas Aug 6, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2025
Short-nosed breeds, like pugs and shih tzus, don't tolerate the heat and humidity because the shape of their faces don't allow for efficient panting to cool themselves, per PetMD.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for pug
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“Pug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pug. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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