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I love pets and I love animals, and I just got a new puppy, a new rescue named Peanut. She's a tiny little Chihuahua mix.
Carrie Ann Inaba

Meaning of "puppy" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PUPPY

Popi, from Old French popée doll; compare puppet.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PUPPY

puppy  [ˈpʌpɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PUPPY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Puppy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PUPPY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

puppy

Puppy

Two Shih Tzu puppies A puppy is a juvenile dog. Some puppies can weigh 1–3 lb, while larger ones can weigh up to 15–23 lb. All healthy puppies grow quickly after birth. A puppy's coat color may change as the puppy grows older, as is commonly seen in breeds such as the Yorkshire Terrier. In vernacular English, puppy refers specifically to dogs while pup may often be used for other mammals such as seals, giraffes, guinea pigs, or even rats.

Definition of puppy in the English dictionary

The definition of puppy in the dictionary is a young dog; pup. Other definition of puppy is a brash or conceited young man; pup.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PUPPY


buppie
ˈbʌpɪ
cuppy
ˈkʌpɪ
duppy
ˈdʌpɪ
guppy
ˈɡʌpɪ
hiccupy
ˈhɪkʌpɪ
keepy-uppy
ˌkiːpɪˈʌpɪ
yuppie
ˈjʌpɪ
yuppy
ˈjʌpɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PUPPY

pupiparous
pupped
puppet
puppet show
puppeteer
puppetlike
puppetry
puppies
pupping
Puppis
puppy farm
puppy fat
puppy love
puppydom
puppyhood
puppyish
puppyism
puppylike
pupu
pupunha

WORDS THAT END LIKE PUPPY

bumble-puppy
choppy
crappy
flappy
floppy
happy
hippy
hoppy
hush puppy
mud puppy
nappy
poppy
preppy
scrappy
sloppy
snappy
strappy
trippy
unhappy
zippy

Synonyms and antonyms of puppy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «puppy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PUPPY

Find out the translation of puppy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of puppy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «puppy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

小狗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cachorro
570 millions of speakers

English

puppy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पिल्ला
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جَرُو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

щенок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

filhote de cachorro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কুকুরছানা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chiot
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anak anjing
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Welpe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

子犬
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

강아지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kirik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chó con
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நாய்க்குட்டி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गर्विष्ठ तरुण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

köpek yavrusu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cucciolo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

szczeniak
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

цуценя
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cățel
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κουτάβι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hondjie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

valp
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

valp
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of puppy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PUPPY»

The term «puppy» is very widely used and occupies the 9.027 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PUPPY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about puppy

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10 QUOTES WITH «PUPPY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word puppy.
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Gregg Allman
Gotta take my puppy on the road with me, Killer.
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Tom Barrett
It may take practice to think more positively and more compassionately, but just as you must train a puppy to behave the way you want it to, you must train your mind to behave itself. Otherwise, like the puppy, your mind will just make a lot of messes.
3
Josh Billings
A puppy plays with every pup he meets, but an old dog has few associates.
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Margaret Carlson
Is puppy love the reason so many Americans are blind to the incompetence and waste of Republicans - who at a minimum are supposed to be good money managers - running Iraq reconstruction?
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John Clayton
Just as a puppy can be more of a challenge than a gift, so too can the holidays.
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Davy Crockett
I would rather be beaten, and be a man, than to be elected and be a little puppy dog.
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Ian Dunbar
Training a puppy is like raising a child. Every single interaction is a training opportunity.
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Amanda Hearst
I started Friends of Finn to raise money and awareness about the issue of puppy mills, which are illegal breeding facilities where animals are often bred to death and mistreated. It's a prevalent problem and a million dollar industry in the United States.
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Robert Herjavec
If you are under the illusion that you can start a business and run it at your life's schedule, you are mistaken. The business is like a starving puppy - when it needs to eat, then it needs to eat regardless of what you have going on personally.
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Carrie Ann Inaba
I love pets and I love animals, and I just got a new puppy, a new rescue named Peanut. She's a tiny little Chihuahua mix.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PUPPY»

Discover the use of puppy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to puppy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Before and After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach ...
Ian Dunbar offers a step-by-step approach to training your puppy.
Ian Dunbar, 2009
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My Smart Puppy (TM): Fun, Effective, and Easy Puppy Training
America's most beloved dog trainers are back with brand-new training techniques in the definitive guide to raising a happy, obedient puppy. Photos.
Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson, 2008
3
The Poky Little Puppy
Now this curious little puppy is ready to win the hearts and minds of a new generation of kids. From the Hardcover edition.
Janette Sebring Lowrey, 2010
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Sick Puppy
BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Carl Hiaasen's Bad Monkey.
Carl Hiaasen, 2001
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The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition)
This new edition of The Art of Raising a Puppy features new photographs throughout, along with updated chapters on play, crating, adopting dogs from shelters and rescue organizations, raising dogs in an urban environment, and the latest ...
Monks of New Skete, 2011
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The Perfect Puppy: Take Britain's Number One Puppy Care Book ...
If you want your puppy to develop into a happy, well-behaved and friendly adult dog, you cannot afford to be without this book.
Gwen Bailey, 2012
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Snuggle Puppy!: A Love Song
A great big hug in book form, "Snuggle Puppy!" is a year-round valentine from parent to child. It is bright, chunky, a pleasure to hold, and has a die-cut cover that reveals a glimpse of the joy inside before it's opened. Full color.
‎2005
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The Everything New Puppy Book: Choosing, raising, and ...
This book has everything puppy owners need to ensure that their new puppy grows into a happy, healthy, and well-behaved dog.
Carlo De Vito, Amy Ammen, 2009
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51 Puppy Tricks: Step-by-Step Activities to Engage, ...
51 Puppy Tricks gives puppy owners the tools they need to teach behaviors and tricks to their puppy through step-by-step instructions and photographs.
Kyra Sundance, 2009
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Brad Pattison's Puppy Book: A Step-By-Step Guide to the ...
Pattison knows that there's no such thing as one-size-fits-all when it comes to dog training, and puppies everywhere will be better off if their owners buy this book.
Brad Pattison, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PUPPY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term puppy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Dog chews put puppies, humans at Salmonella risk
The Food and Drug Administration warned that humans who touched the Nylabone Puppy Starter Kitdog chews are at risk of infection if they did not thoroughly ... «CNNMoney, Apr 15»
2
Timmy fell down a well! Puppy rescued by firefighters
Lassie abdicated jurisdiction to the Fresno Fire Department on Tuesday when a puppy named Timmy fell down a well. Timmy, a six-week-old shepherd mix, ... «SFGate, Apr 15»
3
A complete guide to Puppy Bowl XI
Animal Planet's annual “Puppy Bowl” may not be the biggest sporting event of the year, but it might be the most adorable. The idea is simple: Place bunches of ... «Washington Post, Jan 15»
4
Expect tiny tuxes but no real puppy love at doggy weddings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When pet owners dress up their dogs in miniature white dresses and tiny tuxes, some believe the barks that signal "I do" reveal true ... «Yahoo News UK, Jan 15»
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Here's Another Super Bowl Ad Featuring a Puppy, But With a …
This year, Go Daddy pokes fun at cheesy-but-adorable commercials featuring puppies – you know, like those Budweiser ads. In this 30-second spot, called ... «TIME, Jan 15»
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Woman arrested for drowning puppy at airport
A Florida woman suspected of drowning a puppy in the bathroom at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport has been booked into the Hall County Jail on animal ... «Grand Island Independent, Jan 15»
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Desmond Hague, Puppy-Kicking CEO, Faces Charges In Elevator …
The multimillionaire caught on camera abusing a puppy last summer was formally charged Friday. Desmond Hague, 47, is facing two civil charges of causing an ... «Huffington Post, Jan 15»
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Super Bowl Ad Sequels Often Fail, but Can Budweiser's Puppy
Yes, the puppy-Clydesdale friendship was advertising gold, but will it be as charming the second time around? Budweiser vp Brian Perkins certainly thinks so, ... «Adweek, Jan 15»
9
Puppy uncovers human bone while playing on beach
Authorities say a puppy taking a walk on a Massachusetts beach with its owner uncovered a human bone, which led to the discovery of several others. «New York Post, Dec 14»
10
Family saves puppy stuck in bucket
Day and night, rain or shine, she would drive around her property on a four-wheeler looking for the puppy, and she even tried to catch him with fishing nets, but ... «KPRC Houston, Nov 14»

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