Puppy \Pup"py\, n.; pl. {Puppies}. [F. poup['e]e doll, puppet.
See {Puppet}, and cf. {Pup}, n.]
1. (Zool.) The young of a canine animal, esp. of the common
dog; a whelp.
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2. A name of contemptuous reproach for a conceited and
impertinent person.
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I found my place taken by an ill-bred, awkward puppy
with a money bag under each arm. --Addison.
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