Pup
noun
A young dog.
She just got a new golden retriever pup.
Often appears as...
- newborn pup
- cute pup
noun
A young animal of certain other species, like seals or sharks.
The mother seal was fiercely protecting her pup.
Often appears as...
- seal pup
- shark pup
verb
To give birth to pups (used of animals).
The dog is expected to pup any day now.
Often appears as...
- about to pup
- ready to pup
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A novice, a beginner in a certain field.
As a new employee, he's still a pup and has a lot to learn.
Often appears as...
- still a pup
- young pup
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A young dog.
She just got a new golden retriever pup.
Often appears as...
- newborn pup
- cute pup
noun
A young animal of certain other species, like seals or sharks.
The mother seal was fiercely protecting her pup.
Often appears as...
- seal pup
- shark pup
verb
To give birth to pups (used of animals).
The dog is expected to pup any day now.
Often appears as...
- about to pup
- ready to pup
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A novice, a beginner in a certain field.
As a new employee, he's still a pup and has a lot to learn.
Often appears as...
- still a pup
- young pup
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
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Pro Tip 1/2Pet Context
Use 'pup' when referring to a young domesticated dog, often conveying affection.
That pup loves to play fetch.
Pro Tip 2/2Informal Tone
'Pup' is casual, perfect for everyday conversation about young dogs.
I can't wait to meet your new pup!
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Video examples
Life lessons from a...
saw the pup and she was like oh she became fine there's something really magical that's seeing these actual objects it's what the last speaker was saying about the Knitting it's like seeing that in the in the world and seeing these in the world so I love digital animation but I'm hoping there's kids out there and they're looking at their mom's coat some ping pong balls
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How stress affects your...
because their brains developed more cortisol receptors, which stick to cortisol and dampen the stress response. The pups of negligent moms had the opposite outcome, and so became more sensitive to stress throughout life. These are considered epigenetic changes, meaning that they effect which genes are expressed
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Daughter Wolf Sneaks...
but not quite so well for last year's offspring. The youngsters could have their own pups, but for the alpha couple, that would mean more mouths to feed and less for their litter. So, the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating.
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How early life...
and most are in between. But what's interesting about it is when he follows these pups when they become adults -- like, years in human life, long after their mother died. They are completely different animals. The animals that were licked and groomed heavily,
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Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
contacted us we raised these wolves as pups bottle feeding them from the moment they opened their eyes so that would trust us completely and regardless without fear the enclosure which was on the edge of wilderness with the largest
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5 Amazing Animal...
and sometimes it's good to have someone watching your back being a sentry is a risky business as they are easy targets for predators but with young pups to protect they take greater risks by climbing higher here
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Orca's Extraordinary...
never to see their pups again left to fend for themselves the young seals must learn to swim here they do so in the safety of a shallow tidal pool protected from predators by a rocky barrier
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Wolves Defend Pups from...
these younger wolves are his pups from previous years in fact they still lick at his mouth to be fed like they did when they were small it's so rare to see this I feel very lucky
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Up Close and Personal...
Oh, wow! They are just adorable! These pups were born deaf and blind, but now their senses are developing and they're starting to explore the world around them.
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
these younger wolves are his pups from previous years in fact they still lick at his mouth to be fed like they did when they were small it's so rare to see this
Video examples
Life lessons from a...
saw the pup and she was like oh she became fine there's something really magical that's seeing these actual objects it's what the last speaker was saying about the Knitting it's like seeing that in the in the world and seeing these in the world so I love digital animation but I'm hoping there's kids out there and they're looking at their mom's coat some ping pong balls
Video examples
How stress affects your...
because their brains developed more cortisol receptors, which stick to cortisol and dampen the stress response. The pups of negligent moms had the opposite outcome, and so became more sensitive to stress throughout life. These are considered epigenetic changes, meaning that they effect which genes are expressed
Video examples
Daughter Wolf Sneaks...
but not quite so well for last year's offspring. The youngsters could have their own pups, but for the alpha couple, that would mean more mouths to feed and less for their litter. So, the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating.
Video examples
How early life...
and most are in between. But what's interesting about it is when he follows these pups when they become adults -- like, years in human life, long after their mother died. They are completely different animals. The animals that were licked and groomed heavily,
Video examples
Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
contacted us we raised these wolves as pups bottle feeding them from the moment they opened their eyes so that would trust us completely and regardless without fear the enclosure which was on the edge of wilderness with the largest
Video examples
5 Amazing Animal...
and sometimes it's good to have someone watching your back being a sentry is a risky business as they are easy targets for predators but with young pups to protect they take greater risks by climbing higher here
Video examples
Orca's Extraordinary...
never to see their pups again left to fend for themselves the young seals must learn to swim here they do so in the safety of a shallow tidal pool protected from predators by a rocky barrier
Video examples
Wolves Defend Pups from...
these younger wolves are his pups from previous years in fact they still lick at his mouth to be fed like they did when they were small it's so rare to see this I feel very lucky
Video examples
Up Close and Personal...
Oh, wow! They are just adorable! These pups were born deaf and blind, but now their senses are developing and they're starting to explore the world around them.
Video examples
ONE HOUR of Amazing...
these younger wolves are his pups from previous years in fact they still lick at his mouth to be fed like they did when they were small it's so rare to see this
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Brian Skerry
American Photographer
I was the first journalist allowed on a hunting boat during harp seal season in almost 15 years. Around the late 1970s, white coat pups became the poster child for the anti-fur movement, and by the '80s, the media was lambasting the hunters for killing them.
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Karen Carney
English Athlete
I don't say what I feel. I say what was said to me because my senior professionals were amazing to me. If I can do anything similar to the young pups, I will do that. My senior pros protected me and looked after me and made me feel amazing.
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Ralph H. Baer
German Inventor
Going back to the technical track of my life, note that I have been designing electronic products, both of the consumer and defense electronics variety, since Pluto was a pup. Many of these products broke new ground... creativity at work!
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Paul Watson
Canadian Environmentalist
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society recognizes that the deaths of four sealers is a tragedy, but Sea Shepherd also recognizes that the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of seal pups is an even greater tragedy.
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Cassie Scerbo
American Actress
What better way to work out than by the beach with my pup, Gucci? We power walk a bit, take in the beautiful beach air and constantly stop for some water so that all 5 pounds of him doesn't over-heated!
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David Suzuki
Canadian Scientist
My earliest memory from childhood is of fishing with my father. And I remember vividly we were in a store, and we were buying a pup tent to go on our first camping trip.
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Finn Wolfhard
Canadian Actor
I really would not be where I am today if I hadn't done those PUP videos. It just showed me so much. It taught me so much about music and acting and being your own boss.
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Shefali Zariwala
Indian Actress
My first Valentine gift was a cute little pup gifted to me by my family, which I had always wished for.
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Josh Billings
American Comedian
A puppy plays with every pup he meets, but an old dog has few associates.
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Brad Garrett
American Actor
There's not a day that goes by where I don't think, 'Oh, I'm a lucky pup.
Quote examples
Brian Skerry
American Photographer
I was the first journalist allowed on a hunting boat during harp seal season in almost 15 years. Around the late 1970s, white coat pups became the poster child for the anti-fur movement, and by the '80s, the media was lambasting the hunters for killing them.
Quote examples
Karen Carney
English Athlete
I don't say what I feel. I say what was said to me because my senior professionals were amazing to me. If I can do anything similar to the young pups, I will do that. My senior pros protected me and looked after me and made me feel amazing.
Quote examples
Ralph H. Baer
German Inventor
Going back to the technical track of my life, note that I have been designing electronic products, both of the consumer and defense electronics variety, since Pluto was a pup. Many of these products broke new ground... creativity at work!
Quote examples
Paul Watson
Canadian Environmentalist
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society recognizes that the deaths of four sealers is a tragedy, but Sea Shepherd also recognizes that the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of seal pups is an even greater tragedy.
Quote examples
Cassie Scerbo
American Actress
What better way to work out than by the beach with my pup, Gucci? We power walk a bit, take in the beautiful beach air and constantly stop for some water so that all 5 pounds of him doesn't over-heated!
Quote examples
David Suzuki
Canadian Scientist
My earliest memory from childhood is of fishing with my father. And I remember vividly we were in a store, and we were buying a pup tent to go on our first camping trip.
Quote examples
Finn Wolfhard
Canadian Actor
I really would not be where I am today if I hadn't done those PUP videos. It just showed me so much. It taught me so much about music and acting and being your own boss.
Quote examples
Shefali Zariwala
Indian Actress
My first Valentine gift was a cute little pup gifted to me by my family, which I had always wished for.
Quote examples
Josh Billings
American Comedian
A puppy plays with every pup he meets, but an old dog has few associates.
Quote examples
Brad Garrett
American Actor
There's not a day that goes by where I don't think, 'Oh, I'm a lucky pup.
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