PUP

[/pʌp/]
nounpl: pups
filhote de cachorro
1. A young dog; a puppy
The pup wagged its tail excitedly when its owner came home.
O filhote abanava o rabo animadamente quando seu dono chegava em casa.
2. A young person, especially an inexperienced one
He was just a pup when he started working in the industry.
Ele era apenas um aprendiz quando começou a trabalhar na indústria.
3. A young seal or sea lion
The seal pup stayed close to its mother in the water.
O filhote de foca ficava perto de sua mãe na água.
In American English, 'pup' is an affectionate, informal term for puppies and young dogs, widely used by pet owners. In Brazil, 'filhote' is the standard term, though 'pup' may be recognized in English contexts. The term reflects the casual, endearing relationship Americans often have with their pets.
NYC Slang
pup is not primarily NYC slang; however, 'young pup' can refer to a young, inexperienced person in casual American English
Synonyms / Sinônimos
puppyyoung dogwhelppup dog
Antonyms / Antônimos
adult dogold dog

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
filhote de cachorro
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
filhote
Shortened form commonly used in casual speech
São Paulo
filhote
Common informal usage
Portugal
cachorro pequeno
Portuguese equivalent; 'cachorro' means puppy in Portugal

Related Words

puppydogcaninepetbreedlitter

Related Idioms & Phrases

pup tent - a small two-person tent
pup quiz - a pop quiz or surprise test
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