pup

1 of 2

noun

ˈpəp 

1

: a young dog

also : one of the young of various animals (such as a seal or rat)

2

: offset sense 2a

pup

2 of 2

verb

pupped; pupping

intransitive verb

: to give birth to pups

Examples of pup in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Norman Reedus, who played Daryl in the zombie drama, paid tribute to the late pup in a series of photos posted on his Instagram stories and grid. —Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024

Pet guardians residing in the continental United States can help their pups apply for the Chief Treat Officer position on ohnorman.com from June 13 through September 13. —Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024

Verb

The pupping season stretches for a few months, from the spring when coyotes are born, through the summer, when juveniles leave their parents. —Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024

Coyote pupping season stretches from the time when coyotes give birth to when the pups become juveniles and leave their parents, said Niamh Quinn, human-wildlife interactions advisor for the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. —Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for puppy

First Known Use

Noun

1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1708, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pup

• buy a pup
• pup tent
• sell a pup

Kids Definition

pup

noun

ˈpəp

: puppy

also : one of the young of various animals (as a seal or rat)