Puppy: meaning, definitions and examples

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puppy

 

[ หˆpสŒpi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cute animals

A young dog, especially one less than a year old. Puppies are known for their playful and energetic nature. They require training and socialization to become well-behaved adult dogs.

Synonyms

doggy, pooch, pup

Examples of usage

  • I adopted a puppy from the shelter.
  • The puppy was chasing its tail in the yard.
  • Puppies love to chew on toys and shoes.

Translations

Translations of the word "puppy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cachorrinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคคเฅเคคเฅ‡ เค•เคพ เคฌเคšเฅเคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Welpe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anak anjing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ัƒั†ะตะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczeniak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญ็Šฌ

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็‹—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mladiฤek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvolpur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏัˆั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ”แƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถrpษ™ it

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cachorro

Etymology

The word 'puppy' has its origins in the Middle French word 'poupee', which means doll or toy. It was later adopted into English in the 15th century to refer to a young dog. Throughout history, puppies have been seen as symbols of innocence, loyalty, and companionship, making them beloved pets for many people.

See also: pup, pupil, puppet.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,878, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.