puppy
puppy Lexical Profile
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• noun
A young domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) or other canine mammal, typically one that is less than a year old.
"The golden retriever puppy chased a tennis ball across the backyard."
A conceited, brash, or overly eager young man.
"The veteran editor had little patience for the arrogant young puppy newly hired at the firm."
• verb
To give birth to a litter of puppies (used of a female dog).
"The prize hound puppied a healthy litter of six early in the spring."
• Rhymes for puppy
Word Origin & Etymology
Entered English in the late 15th century, likely adapted from the Middle French poupée ('doll, toy'), which itself derives from the Vulgar Latin puppa ('little girl, doll'). It originally referred to a small ornamental lady's dog before displacing the native English word 'whelp' for any young dog.
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