Meaning & use
puppy
A young dog, especially one that is still growing and not yet fully trained.
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The puppy chewed on an old shoe while its mother slept nearby.
They adopted an eight-week-old puppy from the local animal shelter last weekend.
A note on using this word
Puppy love is an informal expression for an innocent, often short-lived romantic infatuation, especially between young people.
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