pup

1 of 2

noun

ˈpəp 

1

: a young dog

also : one of the young of various animals (such as a seal or rat)

2

: offset sense 2a

pup

2 of 2

verb

pupped; pupping

intransitive verb

: to give birth to pups

Examples of pup in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

That's why owners should take their time with it and ensure it is fully completed before letting the two pups interact unsupervised. —David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024

Although the pups didn't actually attend the crowning ceremony, their images were embroidered on Queen Camilla's coronation dress by designer Bruce Oldfield along with the names of her children and grandchildren. —Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024

Verb

Coyotes become especially active during mating and pupping season, and in Southern California, have claimed the backyards and surrounding hills around the residential neighborhood of Mar Vista as a part of their territory. —Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024

The pupping season stretches for a few months, from the spring when coyotes are born, through the summer, when juveniles leave their parents. —Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for puppy

First Known Use

Noun

1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1708, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pup

• buy a pup
• pup tent
• sell a pup

Kids Definition

pup

noun

ˈpəp

: puppy

also : one of the young of various animals (as a seal or rat)