Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

purse puppy

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.67 in modern English

Syllables: purse pup-py
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A dog small enough to fit into a sleeve, purse, or backpack.

Informal

Example Sentences

"Regina quickly set Serena onto the floor and spoke baby jabber to the cherished purse puppy."
"Be aware that size descriptions such as teacup, micro, mini, baby doll, purse puppy, teddy bear, and other similar terms for smaller-than-normal Yorkshire Terriers are simply marketing ploys for Yorkies who don't fit the breed."
"I was one of those women today, a girl looking for a purse puppy."
"When Sam and I first moved into our apartment, we discussed getting a puppy. “A purse puppy!” We yelled at the same time. And then jumped up and down in an overly excited, sister roommate dance."

Etymology

From the idea that the dog is small enough to fit into a purse.

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

purse puppies (plural)

Rhymes With

puppy guppy yuppie cuppy duppy yuppy buppie huppie

Questions

What does purse puppy mean?: A dog small enough to fit into a sleeve, purse, or backpack.
Where does purse puppy come from?: From the idea that the dog is small enough to fit into a purse.

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