puppy love

noun

: transitory love or affection felt by a child or adolescent

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The puppy love-romance between Arsin and Meiyu is what drives the story, but there’s not much to it beyond lots of silent camaraderie and fleeting glances. Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025 Sexiest Dog Dad: Max Greenfield Call it puppy love! Alex Apatoff, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Now, Scott's juggling high school hurdles like lacrosse, bullies, and puppy love with his new lupine identity — all while trying to protect his hometown from lurking threats. James Mercadante, Cori Chapman, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2024 Pardon My Frenchie is no exception, with its tale of puppy love (for both dogs and humans). Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for puppy love

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of puppy love was in 1823

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“Puppy love.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puppy%20love. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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