Puppy-like: meaning, definitions and examples

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puppy-like

 

[ ˈpʌpi-laɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.