pup tent

Questions

What does pup tent mean?

A shelter tent.

Where does pup tent come from?

Compound of pup (“puppy, small dog”) + tent, from dog tent, military slang for a shelter tent. Attested from the late 19th century.

How to pronounce pup tent

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