puppy
/ˈpʌpi/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1
A young dog, especially before sexual maturity (12–18 months)
2
A young rat.
3
A young seal.
4
A dog with a youthful appearance, or any dog.
5
A woman’s breast.
6
A (generic) thing; particularly something that is a nuisance; a sucker.
7
A conceited and impertinent person, especially a young man.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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