Definition of puppy
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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Examples of puppy in a Sentence
Our dog just had four puppies.
Recent Examples of puppy from the Web
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Mr. Ross faces seven years in prison, on charges of robbing a man of an iPhone and, separately, stealing five puppies.
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Risks to consider include, open flames such as candles, space heaters, stovetops, fireplaces, and frayed wires chewed by puppies.
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After receiving a puppy, celebrating at Chuck-E-Cheese's, and hosting a Moana-themed party with cousin Penelope, the four-year-old got a DIY basket of science experiments from her Aunt Kendall.
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Dexter is still a young one who has overcome some of his puppy habits but not others.
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Unfortunately, Mark the puppy was unavailable for comment on his popcorn preferences.
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An additional case of animal cruelty mentioned at trial, in which DeGregory allegedly punched a pit bull puppy hard enough to break the animal's jaw, was pled down to a misdemeanor and has no bearing on his felony bill status.
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Twenty total spots are available, and adoptable puppies will be on-site.
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Harley, a puppy, and Hazel, a kitten, both joined the Pence family on Air Force Two Sunday as the family returned to their home at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.
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Origin and Etymology of puppy
Middle English popi, from Middle French poupée doll, toy, from *poupe
PUPPY Defined for English Language Learners
puppy
playDefinition of puppy for English Language Learners
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: a young dog
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—used in a playful way to refer to a thing
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—used in a playful way to refer to a person
PUPPY Defined for Kids
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