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puppy

DEFINITIONS OF: puppy

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n a young dog

Type of:
pup, whelp
young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
Canis familiaris, dog, domestic dog
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

n an inexperienced young person

Synonyms:
pup
Type of:
spring chicken, young person, younker, youth
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
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