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puppy Synonyms

Another word for puppy

Choosing another word for puppy depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A young domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) or other canine mammal, typically one that is less than a year old.

Usage Example

"The golden retriever pup chased a tennis ball across the backyard."

Strongest
pup
whelp

• noun (Context 2)

A conceited, brash, or overly eager young man.

Usage Example

"The veteran editor had little patience for the arrogant young whippersnapper newly hired at the firm."

Strong
whippersnapper
upstart
coxcomb
popinjay
jackanapes

• verb (Context 3)

To give birth to a litter of puppies (used of a female dog).

Usage Example

"The prize hound puppied a healthy litter of six early in the spring."

Strongest
whelp
pup
Strong
litter

• Nearby Words

puppetlike
puppetmaster
puppetry
puppy
puppydog
puppyhood
puppyish

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Puppy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/puppy
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