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noun

1. a young dog; puppy
2. a young fox, wolf, etc.
a young seal, whale, etc.

Origin: contr. < puppy

intransitive verb pupped, pupping

to give birth to pups

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noun

a. A young dog; a puppy.
b. The young of various other canine animals, such as the wolf or fox.
c. The young of certain other animals, such as the seal.
An inexperienced or conceited young person: a mere pup trying his first case in court.

intransitive verb pupped pupped, pup·ping, pups

To give birth to pups.

Origin:

Origin: Short for puppy

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