puppy

Meanings

• noun

  A young domesticated dog.

  - "The new puppy is very playful."
  - "My family got a golden retriever puppy last week."

• noun

  A person, especially an actor, who plays a subordinate role.

  - "He was just a puppet for the evil mastermind."
  - "The actor played the puppet role perfectly."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpʌpi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=186235"

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Synonyms

dogling , pup , whelp , pup , pup , whelp

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with puppy
tuppy , duppy , humpy

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Variants

List of all variants of puppy that leads to same result
puppies , puppy , puppyhood , puppyhoods , puppyish , puppylike , puppy dog , puppy dogs , puppy love , puppy loves , puppy mill , puppy mills , puppy fat , hush puppies , hush puppy , one sick puppy , one tired puppy , foster , foster brother , foster brothers , foster care , foster cat , foster cats , foster child , foster children , foster dog , foster dogs , foster families , foster family , foster father , foster fathers , foster kitten , foster kittens , foster mother , foster mothers , foster parenting , foster pet , foster pets , foster puppies , foster puppy , foster sister , foster sisters , foster system , foster systems , mud puppies , mud puppy , mudpuppy

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Etymology

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From Old English pyppa, related to puppe, little one.

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Trivia

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1. A group of puppies is called a litter.

2. The largest puppy ever recorded weighed 35.5 pounds.

3. Puppies are born blind and deaf and can't regulate their body temperature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dog: A domesticated mammal, Canis lupus familiaris, belonging to the family of mammals called Canidae, and commonly called the dog family. Dogs are a subspecies of the gray wolf.

2. Puppy mill: A large-scale commercial dog breeding facility where high volume production is prioritized over the welfare of the dogs.

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Culture

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In various cultures, puppies are often seen as symbols of loyalty, companionship, and new beginnings. They have been featured in literature, art, music, and films.

How to Memorize "puppy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, furry animal with a wagging tail and playful eyes.
   - Visualize a young dog learning to sit, stay, and fetch.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word puppy with a cute, playful, and loyal companion.
   - Think of a newborn dog, full of energy and curiosity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Puppies are Playful Pals' to remember the word.
   - Remember that PUPPY stands for Playful, Ubiquitous, Pint-sized, Pawsome, and Precious.

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