noun

puppy

puppy

We got a new puppy last week.

We got a new puppy last week.

The puppy is very playful.

The puppy is very playful.

a/the puppy a young dog The puppy is sleeping.

Synonyms: pup, doggy

From Middle French 'poupée' (doll, toy), from Latin 'pupa' (girl, doll).

The sound of 'puppy' itself sounds small and cute. Imagine a 'pup' playing with a 'puppet'.

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