pup

• Nom désignant un jeune chien ou un jeune loup, et par extension un jeune homme inexpérimenté ou impertinent.

A noun referring to a young canine, such as a dog or wolf, or informally, an inexperienced young person.

1. Young canineA1formal

   The young offspring of a dog, wolf, fox, or other canine animal.

   Petit d'un canidé

   • The dog gave birth to a litter of five pups.
   • The wolf pup stayed close to its mother.
   • She adopted a cute little pup from the shelter.

   Synonymescubpuppywhelp

2. Inexperienced young personB2informal

   A young or inexperienced person, often used in a slightly condescending or affectionate way.

   Jeune personne inexpérimentée

   • He's just a pup when it comes to managing finances.
   • The new recruit is a pup who still has a lot to learn.
   • Don't worry about him, he's just a pup in the business world.

   Synonymescubkidsproutstriplingwhelpwhippersnapperyoungster

   Antonymesexpertprofessionalveteran

• Donner naissance à des petits, en parlant d'une chienne ou d'une femelle du chien; produire des chiots.

A young dog; a puppy.

1. Give birth to puppiesB1formal

   To give birth to a litter of puppies, typically used for dogs and other canids.

   mettre bas (pour une chienne)

   • The Labrador retriever pupped a healthy litter of six.
   • Our dog is expected to pup next week.
   • The vet monitored the mother closely as she prepared to pup.

   Synonymeswhelp