Pug

Pronunciation: /pʌɡ/

Definitions of pug

noun a small breed of dog with a wrinkled face and curled tail

Example Sentences

A1 I have a pug named Max.

A2 Pugs are known for their wrinkly faces and curly tails.

B1 My pug loves to play fetch in the park.

B2 The pug breed originated in China.

C1 I hired a professional dog trainer to work with my pug.

C2 The pug's short muzzle can sometimes cause breathing problems.

Examples of pug in a Sentence

formal The pug is a breed of dog with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face.

informal I love how cute and playful pugs are!

slang That pug is a total snuggle bug.

figurative Her determination to succeed is like a pug holding onto a bone.

Grammatical Forms of pug

• past tense: pugged
• plural: pugs
• comparative: more pug
• superlative: most pug
• present tense: pugs
• future tense: will pug
• perfect tense: have pugged
• continuous tense: is pugging
• singular: pug
• positive degree: pug
• infinitive: to pug
• gerund: pugging
• participle: pugged

Origin and Evolution of pug

First Known Use: 1566 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pug' is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'pugnus' which means fist or a small dog with a wrinkled face.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to small playful dogs with a wrinkled face, the term 'pug' has evolved to become a popular breed name for a specific type of dog known for its compact size and friendly demeanor.