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pup

The correct spelling is pup.

How to pronounce pup

/pʌp/
noun

IPA: /pʌp/

Say it like: Pup

The correct spelling is pup. A young dog, wolf, fox, seal, or shark, or the young of certain other animals. For example: "The dog has had that bed since he was just a pup."

Usage Examples

The dog has had that bed since he was just a pup.

The new teacher is a mere pup.

My pup likes to run as fast as he can, yet cannot always stop in time!

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A young dog, wolf, fox, seal, or shark, or the young of certain other animals.
  2. 2.A young, inexperienced person.
  3. 3.Any cute dog, regardless of age.
  4. 4.A short semi-trailer used jointly with a dolly and another semi-trailer to create a twin trailer.

verb

  1. 1.To give birth to pups.

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