pup´py|like´

pup´py|like´
pup|py «PUHP ee», noun, plural -pies.
1. Also, puppy dog. a young dog, usually less than a year old: »

We've always had a dog, and this puppy is the smallest one yet.

2. a young fox, wolf, seal, coyote, beaver, or other animal.
3. Figurative. a silly, conceited young man: »

“You are an insolent puppy” Sir George stated (Arnold Bennett).

[probably < Old French poupee doll, toy < Vulgar Latin puppa; see etym. under puppet (Cf.puppet)]
pup´py|like´, adjective.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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