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Pup: meaning, definitions and examples

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pup

 

[ pสŒp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cute animals

A young dog, especially one less than a year old.

Synonyms

canine, dog, puppy.

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Word Description / Examples
pup

Informal and often used to refer to a young dog in casual conversation. It's less common in formal writing.

  • Look at that cute pup playing in the park!
  • They found a stray pup and decided to adopt it.
puppy

Refers specifically to a young dog and is commonly used in both casual conversation and formal contexts. It's a more affectionate term than 'pup'.

  • They got a new puppy for Christmas.
  • Puppy training can be challenging but rewarding.
dog

General term used in all types of conversation and writing to refer to the animal. It can describe any age or breed.

  • I walk my dog every morning.
  • The dog barked loudly at the mailman.
canine

Technical or formal contexts, often used in scientific or medical discussions about dogs or their health. It refers to dogs in general, not just young ones.

  • The veterinarian specializes in canine health.
  • There are several canine breeds that are well known for their intelligence.

Examples of usage

  • He adopted a little pup from the shelter.
  • The pup wagged its tail excitedly.
  • The golden retriever gave birth to a litter of adorable pups.
  • The pup was playful and energetic.
  • The family welcomed the new pup into their home.

Translations

Translations of the word "pup" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น filhote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Welpe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anak anjing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ัƒั†ะตะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczeniak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญ็Šฌ (ใ“ใ„ใฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chiot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cachorro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yavru kรถpek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•์•„์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกtฤ›nฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกteniatko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ็‹— (xiวŽo gว’u)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mladiฤek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvolpur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏัˆั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ”แƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜ (lekvi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yavrusu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cachorro

Etymology

The word 'pup' originated in the late 15th century as a shortening of 'puppy'. It has been used to refer to young dogs for centuries, with its popularity increasing in recent years due to its association with cute and endearing images of puppies.

See also: pupil, puppet, puppy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,385, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.