pup

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /pʌp/

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Noun

Singular pup

Plural pups

1. (countable) A young dog, wolf, fox, seal, shark and some other animals

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

2. (countable) A young person who does not have much experience

   The new teacher is a mere pup.

Related words

• puppy
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