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Entry 3 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Puppy

/pŭp'-ē/ · Pup·py · IPA /ˈpʌpi/
01 n. The young of a canine animal, esp. of the common dog; a whelp.
pl. Puppies ((#))
  1. 1.
    The young of a canine animal, esp. of the common dog; a whelp.(Zool.)
  2. 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.
02 v. i. To bring forth whelps; to pup.
imp. & p. p. Puppied; p. pr. & vb. n. Puppying
  1. 1.
    To bring forth whelps; to pup.