— puppyhood, puppydom , n. — puppyish , adj. — puppylike , adj.
/pup"ee/ , n. , pl. puppies .
1. a young dog, esp. one less than a year old.
2. Fox Hunting. a foxhound that has hunted regularly for less than one season.
3. pup (def. 2).
4. a presuming, conceited, or empty-headed young man.
[ 1480-90; earlier popi. See PUPPET, -Y 2 ]