puppy

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A woman’s breast.

   Unclasp your bra and set those puppies free.

2. 2
   noun

   A (generic) thing; particularly something that is a nuisance; a sucker.

   I have another two dozen of these puppies to finish before I can go home.

3. 3
   noun

   A conceited and impertinent person, especially a young man.

   I found my place taken by an ill-bred, awkward puppy with a money bag under each arm.

4. 4
   noun

   a young dog

5. 5
   noun

   an inexperienced young person

6. 6
   noun

   A young dog, especially before sexual maturity (12–18 months).

7. 7
   noun

   A young rat.

8. 8
   noun

   A young seal.

Etymology

From earlier puppie (“a woman's pet dog”), of uncertain origin, but probably from Middle English *puppee, *poupee, from Old French poupée, popée (“a doll; puppet”). More at puppet. Mostly displaced native Middle English whelp (“puppy”), from Old English hwelp, whence Modern English whelp and whelpie.