puppy dog
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of puppy dog
First recorded in 1585–95
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Mamdani is famous for his ear-to-ear grin and puppy dog levels of enthusiasm.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2025
“Who doesn’t like a brightly colored kitty cat or puppy dog on their children’s items, particularly in times that are stressful?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2023
Born Nils Gronberg, Einar had the face of a puppy dog, the flow of an international rap connoisseur and the chest-puffed lyrics of a hardened gang member.
From New York Times ● Jan. 7, 2022
“As I always like to say in Wyoming I’ve been following him around like a puppy dog, pretty much my whole life,” an emotional Ms. Lummis told reporters.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 26, 2021
Whatever the reason, Mike’s puppy dog behavior and Eric’s apparent rivalry with him were disconcerting.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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