Meaning of pup in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /pəp/

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  1. Verb

    pup

    Definitions

    1. birth

    Examples

    • « the dog whelped »

    Derived terms

  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

    Derived terms

  3. 2. an inexperienced young person

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