Pup Meaning in English
word
/ˈpəp/
puhp
/pˈʌp/
puhp
Definition
A 'pup' is a young dog, especially used in informal or affectionate situations. It can also refer to the young of certain animals like seals or foxes.
Usage & Nuances
'Pup' is informal and affectionate; often used for puppies or other animal babies. Less formal than 'puppy'. Can be used for animals like seals or foxes, but most common for dogs. Plural: 'pups'. Not used for adult animals.
Spanish: cachorro - cachorro jovenPortuguese (BR): filhote (de cachorro) - cachorrinhoPortuguese (PT): cachorrinho - cria (de cão)Chinese (Simplified): 小狗 - 幼犬Chinese (Traditional): 小狗 - 幼犬Hindi: कुत्ते का बच्चाArabic: جروBengali: ছানা (কুকুর) - শাবক (সীল, শিয়াল)Russian: щенок - детёныш (тюленя, лисицы)Japanese: 子犬 - 子（アザラシ・キツネ）Vietnamese: cún con - con non (hải cẩu, cáo)Korean: 강아지 - 새끼 (물개, 여우)Turkish: yavru köpek - yavru (fok, tilki)Urdu: کتا بچہ - بچہ (سیل یا لومڑی)Indonesian: anak anjing - anak (anjing laut, rubah)
Example Sentences
We rescued a stray pup from the street last night.
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My neighbor just got a new pup.
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Each seal had a little pup beside it.
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That little pup chews on everything it finds!
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Look at those playful pups chasing each other in the park.
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The pup is sleeping in its bed.
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