pups Definition
young dogs, especially those of a large breed.
Using pups: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pups" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The litter of pups was born last week.
Example
She adopted two adorable pups from the animal shelter.
Example
The mother dog is taking good care of her pups.
pups Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for pups
- cubs
- puppies
- whelps
Phrases with pups
Example
Despite being in his sixties, he still runs with the pups and enjoys playing video games.
Example
After eating that spoiled food, I was sick as a dog for two days.
to teach someone who is set in their ways something new or different
Example
My grandfather may be retired, but he's always eager to learn and loves it when we teach him new tricks. You can teach an old dog new tricks!
Summary: pups in Brief
'Pups' [pʌps] refers to young dogs, especially those of large breeds. It is often used to describe a litter of puppies, as in 'The mother dog is taking good care of her pups.' The phrase 'sick as a dog (or pup)' means very sick or unwell, while 'teach an old dog (or pup) new tricks' means to teach someone who is set in their ways something new or different.
