First Known Use: 1567
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puppy
noun pup·py \ˈpə-pē\
: a young dog
—used in a playful way to refer to a thing
—used in a playful way to refer to a person
plural puppies
Full Definition of PUPPY
1
: a young domestic dog; specifically : one less than a year old
2
: baby 4 <a computer that is one fast puppy>
— pup·py·hood \-ˌhu̇d\ noun
— pup·py·ish \-ish\ adjective
— pup·py·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
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Origin of PUPPY
Middle English popi, from Middle French poupée doll, toy, from *poupe
PUPPY Defined for Kids
puppy
noun pup·py \ˈpə-pē\
plural puppies
Definition of PUPPY for Kids
: a young dog
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