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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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Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
In 1986, the designer’s beloved pug dog, Oliver, became a celebrity with a Valentino line bearing his name and likeness.
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Despite his high drive, Whiskie also embraces his pug side.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Your poodle, pug, or Maltese will love these cute and soft blankets, which are suitable for other pets, too, like a cat or large kitten.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The series follows Eloise, a young girl who lives at the top of New York City's Plaza Hotel and features a variety of characters in the girl's life — including her nanny, her pet pug Weenie and a pet turtle named Skipperdee.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
In 1986, the designer’s beloved pug dog, Oliver, became a celebrity with a Valentino line bearing his name and likeness.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Despite his high drive, Whiskie also embraces his pug side.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Your poodle, pug, or Maltese will love these cute and soft blankets, which are suitable for other pets, too, like a cat or large kitten.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 8 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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