ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Puppyish

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Puppyish is an adjective meaning With the playful, innocent, eager-to-please or energetic qualities of a puppy.

Meaning

With the playful, innocent, eager-to-please or energetic qualities of a puppy.

Example Sentences

He found his subordinate's puppyish enthusiasm a trifle wearing.

Synonyms for puppyish

Depending on context, synonyms include immature, young, puppylike.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include young, immature, puppy-lovey, playful, doggy, yuppyish.

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