Category:Puppy

Pup"py, n.; pl. Puppies. Etym: [f. poupée doll, puppet. See puppet, And cf. Pup, n.]

1. (zoöl.)

Defn: the young of a canine animal, esp. of the common dog; a whelp.

2. A name of contemptuous reproach for a conceited and impertinent Person. I found my place taken by an ill-bred, awkward puppy with a money bag Under each arm. Addison.

Puppy Pup"py, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Puppied; p. pr. & vb. n. Puppying.]

Defn: to bring forth whelps; to pup.