Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pup
Noun
/pʌp/
Definition
A young dog.
Examples
- The pup played happily in the garden.
- She adopted a cute little pup from the shelter.
- The mother dog kept a close eye on her pups.
Meaning
The term ‘pup’ is commonly used to refer to a baby or young dog, especially before it reaches adulthood.
Synonyms
- puppy
- young dog
- doglet
