pug
1one of a breed of small, short-haired dogs having a tightly curled tail, a deeply wrinkled face, and a smooth coat that is black or silver and fawn with black markings.
Origin of pug
1Other words from pug
- pug·gi·ness, noun
- puggish, puggy, adjective
Other definitions for pug (2 of 4)
to fill or stop with clay or the like.
to knead (clay or the like) with water to make it plastic, as for brickmaking.
to pack or cover with mortar or the like, as to deaden sound.
to mix with water so as to form a paste.
Origin of pug
2Other definitions for pug (3 of 4)
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3Other definitions for pug (4 of 4)
Also called pugmark. a footprint, especially of a game animal.
to track (especially game) by following footprints or another spoor.
Origin of pug
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British Dictionary definitions for pug (1 of 3)
/ (pʌɡ) /
Also called: carlin a small compact breed of dog with a smooth coat, lightly curled tail, and a short wrinkled nose
any of several small geometrid moths, mostly of the genus Eupithecia, with slim forewings held outstretched at rest
Origin of pug
1Derived forms of pug
- puggish, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for pug (2 of 3)
/ (pʌɡ) /
to mix or knead (clay) with water to form a malleable mass or paste, often in a pug mill
to fill or stop with clay or a similar substance
(of cattle) to trample (the ground) into consolidated mud
Origin of pug
2British Dictionary definitions for pug (3 of 3)
/ (pʌɡ) /
a slang name for boxer (def. 1)
Origin of pug
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