pup

(pup)

noun

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

Origin: contr. < puppy

intransitive verb pupped, pupping

to give birth to pups

See pup in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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