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
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