Pup"py (?), n.; pl. Puppies (#). [F. poup'ee doll, puppet. See Puppet, and cf. Pup, n.]

1. Zool.

The young of a canine animal, esp. of the common dog; a whelp.

2.

A name of contemptuous reproach for a conceited and impertinent person.

I found my place taken by an ill-bred, awkward puppy with a money bag under each arm. Addison.

 

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Pup"py, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Puppied (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Puppying.]

To bring forth whelps; to pup.

 

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