Puppy-like: meaning, definitions and examples
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puppy-like
[ ˈpʌpi-laɪk ]
description of behavior
Resembling or characteristic of a puppy in behavior, such as being playful, energetic, and affectionate.
Synonyms
affectionate, energetic, lively, playful
Examples of usage
- He has a puppy-like enthusiasm for life.
- Her puppy-like behavior always brings a smile to everyone's face.
- The puppy-like excitement of the children was contagious.
Translations
Translations of the word "puppy-like" in other languages:
🇵🇹 como um filhote
🇮🇳 पिल्ले जैसा
🇩🇪 welpenartig
🇮🇩 seperti anak anjing
🇺🇦 щенячий
🇵🇱 szczenięcy
🇯🇵 子犬のような (koinu no yōna)
🇫🇷 comme un chiot
🇪🇸 como un cachorro
🇹🇷 yavru köpek gibi
🇰🇷 강아지 같은 (gangaji gateun)
🇸🇦 مثل جرو
🇨🇿 štěněcí
🇸🇰 šteniatkovský
🇨🇳 像小狗一样 (xiàng xiǎo gǒu yīyàng)
🇸🇮 kot mladič
🇮🇸 hvolpalíkur
🇰🇿 күшікке ұқсас
🇬🇪 ლეკვის მსგავსი (lek'vis msgavsi)
🇦🇿 balaca it kimi
🇲🇽 como un cachorro
Word origin
The term 'puppy-like' originates from the combination of 'puppy', referring to a young dog, and 'like', denoting similarity or resemblance. It is often used to describe someone or something that exhibits the playful and affectionate qualities associated with puppies.