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puppy

noun pup·py \ ˈpə-pē \
Updated on: 8 Apr 2018
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Definition of puppy

plural puppies
1 : a young domestic dog; specifically : one less than a year old
2 : baby 4
  • a computer that is one fast puppy
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puppyhood

play \ˈpə-pē-ˌhu̇d\ noun
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puppyish

play \ˈpə-pē-ish\ adjective
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puppylike

play \ˈpə-pē-ˌlīk\ adjective

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Examples of puppy in a Sentence

  1. Our dog just had four puppies.

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Origin and Etymology of puppy

Middle English popi, from Middle French poupée doll, toy, from *poupe

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PUPPY Defined for English Language Learners

puppy

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Definition of puppy for English Language Learners

  • : a young dog

  • —used in a playful way to refer to a thing

  • —used in a playful way to refer to a person

PUPPY Defined for Kids

puppy

noun pup·py \ ˈpə-pē \

Definition of puppy for Students

plural puppies
: a young dog

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