Synonyms for

Puppy

Verb / ˈpʌpi: / Another word for puppy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a young dog

Synonyms & similar words

pup pup pooch doggy pupster puppers doglet pupkin pupperoni puppy-dog pup-pup puplet pupling puppo pupperschnitzel pupperson

Synonyms by register

Formal

canine juvenile young dog

Informal

pup doggy whelp

Literary

wheaten furball

Antonyms

adult dog senior dog old dog mature dog

Common collocations

  • playful puppy
  • cute puppy
  • new puppy
  • puppy eyes
  • puppy love
  • puppy chow
  • puppy training
  • puppy mill

Word family

noun puppy
adjective puppyish

Usage note

Puppy is a very common and informal term for a young dog. While technically it refers to a dog under one year old, it's often used affectionately for younger dogs of any age.

Example sentences

  1. The puppy wagged its tail when it saw me.
  2. I want to cuddle with the little puppy.
  3. My sister got a new puppy for her birthday.
  4. The puppy chewed on my shoe.
  5. The puppy barked at the mailman.

Quotes

  • A puppy is but a dog, plus high spirits, and minus common sense.
  • The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him, and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.
  • Every puppy should have a boy.

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