puppy in English: A young dog. (noun)

Translation

A young dog.

Word origin

Thought to come from French poupee, meaning doll or toy, because small dogs were kept as playthings.

Gender

Pluralpuppies

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Puppies chew things while their teeth grow.

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A puppy is a baby dog; a kitten is a baby cat.

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The plural changes the y to ies: puppy, puppies.

dog

A common animal with four legs that many people keep as a pet or to help them work.

cat

A small furry animal with a tail and sharp claws that many people keep at home.

animal

A living thing that can move and feel, such as a dog, a bird, or a fish.

baby

A very young child who has just been born or is only a few months old.

pet

An animal you keep at home for company, like a dog or a cat.

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