How Do You Spell PUP?

Pronunciation: [pˈʌp] (IPA)

The word "pup" is spelled according to the rules of English phonetics. The IPA transcription of "pup" is /pʌp/, where the first symbol /p/ represents the voiceless bilabial plosive sound, while the second symbol /ʌ/ represents the mid-central vowel sound. The third symbol /p/ again denotes the voiceless bilabial plosive sound. In English, the letter "u" is typically pronounced as /ʌ/ when it is unstressed and followed by a voiced consonant, as is the case in "pup". Thus, the spelling of the word "pup" reflects its phonetic structure.

PUP Meaning and Definition

1. Pup is a noun that refers to a young dog, especially one that is still nursing or recently weaned. It is a term commonly used to describe any small or young canines, but it is typically associated with the early stages of a dog's life. Pups are characterized by their cuteness, playfulness, and high energy levels.

   In a more general sense, pup can also refer to any young animal, particularly those of certain marine mammals like seals and sea lions. These baby animals often share similar physical characteristics, such as large eyes, a rounded body, and a more curious nature.

   The term "pup" is often used affectionately to describe a person or thing that is considered adorable or endearing, highlighting their innocent or youthful qualities.

   In addition, pup can also be used as a verb, meaning to give birth to or produce puppies. This usage highlights the reproductive nature of dogs and the act of bringing new life into the world.

   Overall, the term pup encompasses both the literal and figurative aspects of young animals, specifically dogs. It is a word that represents the beginning stages of life, innocence, and the innate qualities that make these young creatures so beloved.

2. • One of the young of the dog kind; a whelp.

   • To bring forth young, applied to the dog kind.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for PUP *

• purp 100%

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Other Common Misspellings for PUP

• yup
• poup
• pikup
• puf
• yuop
• pupic
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• putup
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• pupel
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• pur
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• pue
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• nup
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• kpop
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• pbuh
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• aue
• ssp
• ayp
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• buo
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• cuc
• cuw
• kul
• tnp
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• pio
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• pka
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• pnw
• puj
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• 0up
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• pueu
• pyuy
• kuyp
• PbL
• phuu
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• pwpw
• ypuy
• pnud
• pzuu
• BPUp
• jupup
• lu5p
• lu4p
• kPUP
• kupy
• lpbup
• lpuip
• PGuCP
• PuURP
• puupu
• pakup
• pstup
• pylup
• HPXUX

Etymology of PUP

The word "pup" has a straightforward etymology. It is originally derived from the Middle English word "puppe", which means a young dog or a small dog. This Middle English term is further derived from the Old French word "poupe", meaning a doll or puppet. The association with a doll or puppet possibly refers to the small and cute appearance of puppies. Over time, the term "pup" has come to encompass not only dogs but also other young animals, such as seals or wolves.

Idioms with the word PUP

• be sold a pup The idiom "be sold a pup" means to be deceived or tricked into buying something that turns out to be worthless or not as valuable as it was initially believed or promoted to be. It conveys the idea of being misled or conned into making a bad purchase or deal.
• sell sb a pup, at sell sb a bill of goods The idiom "sell someone a pup" or "sell someone a bill of goods" means to deceive or trick someone, often by promising something that is not as good as it is claimed to be. It refers to the act of convincing someone to buy or believe in something that turns out to be disappointing, false, or of lower quality than originally stated.
• sell somebody/buy a pup The idiom "sell somebody/buy a pup" typically means to deceive or trick someone into buying something that is worthless or not as good as it was claimed to be. It is often used to describe a situation where someone is misled into purchasing something of poor quality or value.
• beat the pup To beat the pup means to cheat or swindle someone, usually in a sneaky or underhanded manner.

Similar spelling words for PUP

• Bobbey,
• Bobbi,
• PAPEI,
• PCB/PWB,
• baba,
• PIP-DCG,
• Bub,
• PBAPI,
• BYOP,
• bawbee,
• POBEO,
• IED/PEP,
• POPP,
• PEP-3,
• Bibb,
• BP100,
• Bab,
• PIPP,
• Babb,
• papaw,
• PBP,
• babu,
• PBP2A,
• BIBO,
• POP/IOP,
• PJB,
• PPPOA,
• papaya,
• BUBA,
• BOBEO,
• PPPOE,
• PJBH,
• babe,
• PEP-C,
• Bibi,
• PEP/ET,
• POPI,
• BPOE,
• boob,
• BAAB,
• papa,
• pawpaw,
• HBP,
• peep,
• PPB,
• PYP,
• Pippy,
• P2P,
• PBP3,
• Peba,
• Powp,
• BOBO,
• Bobbe,
• pappa,
• BEAP,
• Bobbie,
• Bubby,
• PPBHY,
• baby,
• Pipy,
• Pippo,
• Boba,
• HRD/BAB,
• pip,
• BAPI,
• BPWH,
• BUBI,
• PIB,
• BPO-KLH,
• PBP1,
• BOP/COP,
• BEBO,
• BIP-8,
• HBP-44,
• PEPY,
• pipe,
• PAUP,
• she-bop,
• paba,
• puff,
• BAABI,
• PIP2,
• bap,
• Peppie,
• PAPO,
• PEP-T,
• Bubbah,
• Poup,
• baboo,
• HBP44,
• Pepo,
• booby,
• bop,
• PAPPH,
• BPIE,
• BOP-LD,
• BIPP,
• Pippa,
• BPO,
• PBP2,
• PAP-DIB,
• POP-Q,
• BP230,
• PUPO,
• PPIEP,
• PIP/SBM,
• PAP-3,
• Pappy,
• POP3,
• BEEPE,
• PEB,
• Pupae,
• pop,
• Baubie,
• B2B,
• PPPP,
• BYOB,
• PBP-3,
• BHB,
• PAP/RAC,
• pob,
• poppy,
• PPIP,
• BIBA,
• PAB,
• pope,
• PBBW,
• WBAP,
• HPAPO,
• PBEB,
• BUP,
• BPA-SPM,
• BOPP,
• PIPPI,
• HPPPP,
• BPW,
• BPE,
• POP/FLE,
• Pepe,
• PAP-S,
• PA1B,
• BBP,
• BPP,
• PABEI,
• PPM/PPB,
• BAPA,
• Bubba,
• BEB,
• BWP,
• Bauby,
• Piewipe,
• bpi,
• CAP-BOP,
• Bibbe,
• BUBIH,
• PEP-L,
• BUPY,
• Pape,
• BP1,
• POEOP,
• puppy,
• Bebe,
• Peppi,
• Baubee,
• ML-PPP,
• PBP5,
• POPO,
• LD-BOP,
• Pupe,
• BYB,
• BHP,
• PEAP,
• Bobbee,
• BYOBW,
• PBB,
• POP-D,
• PAPI,
• Powpow,
• PEAB,
• bib,
• Beebe,
• Pippie,
• Bobi,
• BIP,
• PBP-2,
• PP2B,
• BOOP,
• PI4P,
• BP14,
• BOPA,
• BOBE,
• POPA,
• BP180,
• POPPA,
• POP-AIR,
• beep,
• POPU,
• PI3P,
• BPB,
• POP-V,
• peppy,
• papua,
• BIP-RZ,
• PBP74,
• pap,
• COP/BOP,
• puffy,
• Beebee,
• bubo,
• PIPPE,
• papio,
• PEP-LR,
• PAPP,
• PAPU,
• Bep,
• PWP,
• Bebba,
• papaia,
• MOP-BAP,
• BBB-D,
• Pipo,
• BBB,
• Babbie,
• HBBWB,
• Beba,
• PEP-SL,
• PAAP,
• Pepa,
• pep,
• pop-pop,
• BWPE,
• bob,
• Beweep,
• BPA,
• bobby,
• BWB,
• HBIB,
• BAIBA,
• pipa,
• Bobie,
• Pepi,
• pupa,
• BPU,
• PBP4,
• Bobbye,
• pub,
• BPI-C,
• P3P,
• BAAP,
• HIP/PAP,
• OT/PPP,
• PPP.

Plural form of PUP is PUPS

Conjugate verb Pup

CONDITIONAL

I would pup

you would pup

he/she/it would pup

we would pup

they would pup

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be puping

you would be puping

he/she/it would be puping

we would be puping

they would be puping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have pup

you would have pup

he/she/it would have pup

we would have pup

they would have pup

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been puping

you would have been puping

he/she/it would have been puping

we would have been puping

they would have been puping

FUTURE

I will pup

you will pup

he/she/it will pup

we will pup

they will pup

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be puping

you will be puping

he/she/it will be puping

we will be puping

they will be puping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have puped

you will have puped

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they will have puped

I will have pupped

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you will have pupped

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been puping

you will have been puping

he/she/it will have been puping

we will have been puping

they will have been puping

IMPERATIVE

you pup

we let´s pup

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to pup

PAST

I puped

you puped

he/she/it puped

we puped

they puped

I pupped

we pupped

you pupped

he/she/it pupped

they pupped

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was puping

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we were puping

they were puping

PAST PARTICIPLE

puped

PAST PERFECT

I had puped

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you had pupped

he/she/it had pupped

they had pupped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been puping

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PRESENT

I pup

you pup

he/she/it pups

we pup

they pup

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am puping

you are puping

he/she/it is puping

we are puping

they are puping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

puping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have puped

you have puped

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I have pupped

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you have pupped

he/she/it has pupped

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been puping

you have been puping

he/she/it has been puping

we have been puping

they have been puping

I am pupping

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you are pupping

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I was pupping

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I would be pupping

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