puppy dog
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of puppy dog
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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In “Afterlife,” we learn that a teenage Carlos used to follow Malcolm around Harlem like a puppy dog, frequently taking in his lectures and sermons.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025
And he believes he can construct a championship team here, one that presumably will reside next door to his mansions built on pipe dreams and puppy dog kisses.
From Washington Post • Jul. 1, 2022
It's like being threatened by a puppy dog.
From Salon • Dec. 22, 2021
His shoulders slumped, and he seemed to look at me with puppy dog eyes.
From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2021
And then she gives me her best puppy dog eyes.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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