1
: a young dog
also
: one of the young of various animals (such as a seal or rat)
2
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
As a result, the stubborn pup demands to be spoon-fed.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Emese MacZko, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Two harbor seal pups born at Children’s Pool Two harbor seal pups were born recently at La Jolla’s Children’s Pool, possibly the first of this year’s pupping season.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The 3-year-old pup recently went viral for his adorable encounter with a delivery driver.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
As a result, the stubborn pup demands to be spoon-fed.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
Since January, Drakes Beach Road has been temporarily closed for the elephant seal pupping season until further notice.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Two harbor seal pups born at Children’s Pool Two harbor seal pups were born recently at La Jolla’s Children’s Pool, possibly the first of this year’s pupping season.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Pup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pup. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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