puppy — a young dog, typically less than one year old
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a young dog, typically less than one year old
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpʌpi/
Example Sentences
- My puppy ate my homework, and surprisingly, my teacher believed me!
- The puppy follows me everywhere like a furry shadow.
- She got a puppy for her birthday and named it Einstein.
puppy
NOUN[/ˈpʌpi/]
a young dog, typically less than one year old
A little puppy wags its tail and licks the kid's face in the backyard.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word puppy originates from 16th-century French 'poupée', meaning doll or small figure. The term, originally used to describe small and cute objects, was eventually applied to young dogs, likely due to the diminutive and endearing nature of puppies.
Breakdown
French poupée (doll, small figure) → English puppy. The semantic shift reflects the metaphorical association between small, cute dolls and young dogs.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My puppy ate my homework, and surprisingly, my teacher believed me!”
“The puppy follows me everywhere like a furry shadow.”
“She got a puppy for her birthday and named it Einstein.”
“The puppy's first day at home was chaos with toilet paper everywhere.”
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