pup (pŭp)
n.

1. 1. A young dog; a puppy.
   2. The young of various other canine animals, such as the wolf or fox.
   3. The young of certain other animals, such as the seal.
2. 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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