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Meaning of pup in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /pəp/

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  1. Verb

    pup

    Definitions

    1. birth

    Examples

    • « the dog whelped »
  2. Noun

    pup

    Etymology

    late 16th century (in the sense ‘arrogant young man’): back-formation from puppy, interpreted as a diminutive

    Definitions

    1. young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
  3. 2. an inexperienced young person

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