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Definition of puppydog
puppydog
/ˈpʌp.i.dɔːɡ/
pup · py · dog
Plural:puppydogs
puppydog Lexical Profile
CEFR
A2
Grade
2
Tier
1
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
An affectionate or childlike term for a young domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) in the family Canidae, typically less than one year old.
Example
"The toddler giggled with delight as the playful puppydog chased a rubber ball across the lawn."
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