pup  (pŭp) 
n. A young dog; a puppy. The young of various other canine animals, such as the wolf or fox. The young of certain other animals, such as the seal.
An inexperienced or conceited young person: a mere pup trying his first case in court.
intr.v.
pupped, pup·ping, pups
To give birth to pups.
[Short for puppy.] |
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
PUP
Puppis (constellation) |
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