noun Uncommon

pug

puhg

Pug (noun) means a small breed of dog with a flat, wrinkled face, a stocky body, and a curled tail. Example: “Their pug snored loudly on the sofa all afternoon.”

noun

A small breed of dog with a flat, wrinkled face, a stocky body, and a curled tail.

"Their pug snored loudly on the sofa all afternoon."

"Pugs are known for their affectionate, comical personalities."

An animal's footprint or track, especially used in tracking.

"The ranger followed the tiger's pug marks through the mud."

How to use pug

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly the small, flat-faced dog breed.

Common pairings

a pug puppy pug marks

Word forms

pugged past tense, pugged past tense, pugged past tense, PuGed past tense, pugs plural, pugs plural, pugs plural, pugs singular, pugs singular, pugs singular, PuGs singular

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Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly linked to a West Flemish word for something small.

Synonyms

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pug-dog

Frequently asked questions

What does “pug” mean?

The word “pug” means a small breed of dog with a flat, wrinkled face, a stocky body, and a curled tail. In plain terms, most commonly the small, flat-faced dog breed.

How do you pronounce “pug”?

“Pug” is pronounced puhg (/pʌɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “pug” in a sentence?

Here is “pug” used in a sentence: “Their pug snored loudly on the sofa all afternoon.”

What part of speech is “pug”?

“Pug” is a noun.

Is “pug” a common word?

“Pug” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “pug” have?

“Pug” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small breed of dog with a flat, wrinkled face, a stocky body, and a curled tail.