1
: a young dog
also
: one of the young of various animals (such as a seal or rat)
2
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The couple shares what being dog parents means to them and the positives their pups bring to their family life.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 8 Feb. 2026
The bats have only one baby — or pup — per year.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The pup has since rejoined the group.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The couple shares what being dog parents means to them and the positives their pups bring to their family life.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
Big Lake Humane Society pup Shishi also will compete for Team Ruff, while Mia Muffin is on Team Fluff.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 8 Feb. 2026
The bats have only one baby — or pup — per year.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Pup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pup. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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