Puppyish: meaning, definitions and examples

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puppyish

 

[ หˆpสŒpiษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

characteristics of puppies

The term 'puppyish' describes the characteristics or qualities typical of a puppy, such as playfulness, innocence, or a tendency to be overly enthusiastic. It can be used to convey a sense of youthfulness and exuberance, often applied not only to dogs but also to people or situations that exhibit similar traits.

Synonyms

innocent, playful, spirited, youthful.

Examples of usage

  • Her puppyish excitement was infectious at the party.
  • He gave a puppyish grin that melted everyone's hearts.
  • The puppyish antics of the children made the day lively.
  • Despite her age, her puppyish spirit kept the group smiling.

Translations

Translations of the word "puppyish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cachorrinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคชเฅเคชเฅ€ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช welpenhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seperti anak anjing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะตะฝัั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczeniakowaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญ็Šฌใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chiot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ parecido a un cachorro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yavru kรถpek gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•์•„์ง€ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซู„ ุงู„ุฌุฑูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกtฤ›nฤ›cรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกteniatkovskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒๅฐ็‹—็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pseฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvolpar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‰ะตะฝะบะตะณะต าฑา›ัะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ แƒซแƒแƒฆแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒกแƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ puppy kimi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ parecido a un cachorro

Etymology

The word 'puppyish' is derived from the noun 'puppy', which has its roots in Middle French 'pouppie', meaning a young dog. The adjective '-ish' is a suffix used in English to indicate a quality or characteristic of something. Therefore, 'puppyish' literally means 'having the qualities of a puppy'. Over time, the emotional and playful aspects associated with puppies have influenced the broader use of the term in various contexts, including describing someone's demeanor or behavior that resembles the light-heartedness and enthusiasm of a young dog. This transformation of usage showcases the affection and endearment tied to the presence of dogs in human life, making 'puppyish' a term that evokes warmth and joy.