puppy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a young dog
  2. noun an inexperienced young person
    pup.

WordNet

Pup"py noun
Etymology
F. poupée doll, puppet. See Puppet, and cf. Pup, n.
Wordforms
plural Puppies
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) 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.
Pup"py intransitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Puppied ; present participle & verbal noun Puppying
Definitions
  1. To bring forth whelps; to pup.

Webster 1913