Puppy

/ˈpʌpi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A young dog, typically less than a year old.

I just adopted a cute little puppy from the animal shelter.

A term of endearment for a young dog.

Look at that puppy playing in the yard!

An informal term for a young or inexperienced person, especially in a specific field.

He's just a puppy in the world of business, still learning the ropes.

Late Middle English, possibly from the word 'poup' which means a young dog.

puppy love

an infatuation or romantic attraction between young people

puppy eyes

a pleading look typically characterized by large, expressive eyes

let sleeping dogs lie

to avoid interfering in a situation that is currently stable

dog

a domesticated carnivorous mammal

canine

relating to dogs or the family of dogs

pup

another term for puppy

bark

the sound made by a dog

A term of endearment for a significant other.

Hey puppy, how was your day?

Used to describe someone who is acting childish.

Stop being such a puppy and take the challenge seriously.