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pup

UK/pʌp/ US/ˈpʌp/ fairly common informal slang us
noun (2) verb (1)

noun

1.

young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf

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2.

verb

1.

birth

  • “the dog whelped”
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Origin

Capitalization of pup. From pups being small dogs. From being a small star next to the Dog Star.

Phrases

  • buy a pup
  • cute as a speckled pup
  • in pup
  • mucky pup
  • Pluto pup
  • pretty as a speckled pup
  • pup cup
  • pup hood

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