pup Meaning & Definition
What Does Pup Mean?
As a symbol, pup means ISO 639-3 language code for Pulabu. As a noun, it means A young dog, wolf, fox, seal, bat, otter, or shark, or the young of certain other animals. As a verb, it means To give birth to pups.
Pup: Key Facts
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pʌp// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | whelp and puppy |
| Plural | pups |
| Verb forms | pups, pupping, pupped |
Pup Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Pulabu.
Pup as a Noun
- A young dog, wolf, fox, seal, bat, otter, or shark, or the young of certain other animals.
The dog has had that bed since he was just a pup.
- A young, inexperienced person.
The new teacher is a mere pup.
- Any cute dog, regardless of age.
My pup likes to run as fast as he can, yet cannot always stop in time!
- A short semi-trailer used jointly with a dolly and another semi-trailer to create a twin trailer.
- A new plant growing from a shoot that can be used for propagation.
- A kind of small spotlight.
- An early edition of a periodical publication, intended for distribution to distant locations.
- Someone who participates in pup play (the sexual practice of role-playing as a young dog).
- A small tributary or feeder stream in the US state of Alaska.
Pup as a Verb
- To give birth to pups.
Noun
- A young dog, wolf, fox, seal, or shark, or the young of certain other animals.
The dog has had that bed since he was just a pup.
Synonyms of Pup
Pup synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pup
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Pup in a Sentence
The dog has had that bed since he was just a pup.
The new teacher is a mere pup.
My pup likes to run as fast as he can, yet cannot always stop in time!
Word Forms & Grammar
pup (plural pups)
pup (third-person singular simple present pups, present participle pupping, simple past and past participle pupped)
Words That Rhyme With Pup
Origin of Pup
Clipping of puppy.
How to Pronounce Pup
You say pup as //pʌp//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Pup
Is pup a symbol or a noun?
Pup is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for pup?
Close synonyms of pup are whelp and puppy. See the full list of pup synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of pup?
The plural of pup is pups.
What is the past tense of pup?
The past tense of pup is pupped. The present participle is pupping.