cachorrinho — meaning in English

English meaning

• doggy noun A childish or affectionate word for a dog.
• puppy noun A young dog, usually under a year or so old.

Senses

cachorrinho is used for these senses in English:

• dog paddle A swimming stroke in the style of a dog swimming.
• doggy (countable, childish, or, endearing) A dog, especially a small one.
• puppy A dog with a youthful appearance, or any dog.

doggy — full definition

1. noun A childish or affectionate word for a dog.
2. adj Resembling a dog, or fond of dogs.

puppy — full definition

1. noun A young dog, usually under a year or so old.
2. noun Informal: any object or thing, often one that is troublesome or impressive.

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