Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

puppy love

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.99 in modern English

Syllables
pup-py love
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A childish or youthful infatuation with another person.

Derogatory; Informal; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

puppy-lovey

Frequently Paired Words

crush

Synonyms

calf love crush infatuation

Questions

What does puppy love mean?
A childish or youthful infatuation with another person.

How to pronounce puppy love

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