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: any of a breed of small sturdy compact dogs of Asian origin with a smooth, short coat, tightly curled tail, short muzzle, and broad wrinkled face
pugged; pugging
: to work and mix (a substance, such as clay) when wet especially to make more homogeneous and easier to handle (as in throwing or molding wares)
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Noun (2)
a retired pug with battered ears and swollen knuckles
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Have long or thick fur. Are a breed with breathing issues, including bulldogs, pugs, boxers, Boston terriers or Persian cats.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
On May 17, just a few days before his 13th birthday, the famous pug with over 15 million social media followers received an honorary degree from the University of New Haven in Connecticut.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 May 2025
Breeds that are particularly baby-like, such as pugs and French bulldogs, can even exhibit the innocence and helplessness of toddlers.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 22 May 2025
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For example, canines with short legs, such as corgis, or ones with short noses, like pugs, find swimming to be difficult.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Have long or thick fur. Are a breed with breathing issues, including bulldogs, pugs, boxers, Boston terriers or Persian cats.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
On May 17, just a few days before his 13th birthday, the famous pug with over 15 million social media followers received an honorary degree from the University of New Haven in Connecticut.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 May 2025
Breeds that are particularly baby-like, such as pugs and French bulldogs, can even exhibit the innocence and helplessness of toddlers.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pug
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“Pug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pug. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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