Pup

Pronunciation: /pʌp/

Definitions of pup

noun a young dog, especially one less than a year old

Example Sentences

A1 I have a cute pup named Max.

A2 The pup wagged its tail happily.

B1 The pup was eager to learn new tricks.

B2 The pup's playful antics always make me smile.

C1 The pup's intelligence surprised everyone at the obedience competition.

C2 The pup's loyalty and devotion to its owner was unwavering.

Examples of pup in a Sentence

formal The breeder had a litter of pups available for adoption.

informal I can't wait to bring home the new pup from the shelter!

slang That pup is so cute, I can't even handle it!

figurative She's still a pup in the world of business, but she's learning quickly.

Grammatical Forms of pup

• past tense: pupped
• plural: pups
• comparative: puppier
• superlative: puppiest
• present tense: pups
• future tense: will pup
• perfect tense: have pupped
• continuous tense: is pupping
• singular: pup
• positive degree: pup
• infinitive: to pup
• gerund: pupping
• participle: pupped

Origin and Evolution of pup

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'pup' originated from the Middle English word 'poppe' which meant a young dog or a puppy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pup' has retained its original meaning of a young dog or puppy, but it is now commonly used informally to refer to young children as well.