From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Puppy \Pup"py\, n.; pl. Puppies. [F. poup['e]e doll, puppet. See Puppet, and cf. Pup, n.] 1. (Zool.) The young of a canine animal, esp. of the common dog; a whelp. [1913 Webster] 2. A name of contemptuous reproach for a conceited and impertinent person. [1913 Webster] I found my place taken by an ill-bred, awkward puppy with a money bag under each arm. --Addison. [1913 Webster]