Stress Puppy

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /strɛs ˈpʌpi/

Definitions of stress puppy

noun a term used to describe someone who is easily stressed or anxious

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a stress puppy whenever exams are approaching.

A2 Being a stress puppy won't help you perform better in interviews.

B1 She's always been a bit of a stress puppy, worrying about every little detail.

B2 As a stress puppy, he tends to overthink things and get anxious easily.

C1 Despite being a stress puppy, she manages to stay organized and get things done.

C2 His reputation as a stress puppy precedes him, but he always delivers under pressure.

Examples of stress puppy in a Sentence

formal The employee is often referred to as a stress puppy due to their tendency to get overwhelmed easily.

informal My friend is such a stress puppy, always fretting about the smallest things.

slang Don't be such a stress puppy, just take a deep breath and relax.

figurative Being a stress puppy is like carrying a heavy burden on your shoulders all the time.

Grammatical Forms of stress puppy

past tense

stressed

plural

stress puppies

comparative

more stressed

superlative

most stressed

present tense

stress puppy

future tense

will stress puppy

perfect tense

has stressed puppy

continuous tense

is stressing puppy

singular

stress puppy

positive degree

stress puppy

infinitive

to stress puppy

gerund

stressing puppy

participle

stressed puppy

Origin and Evolution of stress puppy

First Known Use: 1990 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'stress puppy' is believed to have originated in the United States as a slang term to describe someone who is constantly stressed out or anxious.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'stress puppy' has become more commonly used in casual conversations and workplace settings to humorously refer to individuals who are easily stressed or overwhelmed by pressure.