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pug
1 of 4noun (1)
ˈpəg 
1
: any of a breed of small sturdy compact dogs of Asian origin with a smooth, short coat, tightly curled tail, short muzzle, and broad wrinkled face
2
a
: pug nose
b
: a close knot or coil of hair : bun
pug
2 of 4verb
pugged; pugging
transitive verb
: to work and mix (a substance, such as clay) when wet especially to make more homogeneous and easier to handle (as in throwing or molding wares)
pug
3 of 4noun (2)
: boxer entry 1 sense 1
pug
4 of 4noun (3)
: pugmark
Synonyms
Noun (2)
- boxer
- fighter
- gladiator
- prizefighter
- pugilist
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Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
obsolete pug hobgoblin, monkey
Verb
origin unknown
Noun (2)
by shortening & alteration from pugilist
Noun (3)
Hindi & Urdu pag foot, step
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1843, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1858, in the meaning defined above
Noun (3)
1851, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing pug
Kids Definition
pug
noun
ˈpəg
: a small muscular dog having a curled tail and a flattened face with wrinkles
pugs
noun
as in boxers
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists a retired pug with battered ears and swollen knuckles Synonyms & Similar Words
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