puggy
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of puggy
probably from pug ²
Example Sentences
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Feb. 5, 2007: I leave a bungalow on a studio lot to learn that my dog, who I refer to in my journal as “my puggy Teddy Bear,” died.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2021
It was just as puggy to-day, but I was not sick.
From Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 by Hare, Augustus J. C.
"Well, I can't beat you for a patient," retorted Anne, with her puggy sniff.
From Shadows of Flames A Novel by Rives, Amélie
Mr. Fido said, turning up his lip till he showed a fine set of white teeth, and tilting his puggy nose.
From The Gray Goose's Story by Prentice, Amy
However, I console myself with the thought that the country farther south is much better filled with other game, although the great puggy is not there.
From The Gorilla Hunters by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
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