PUP

Unwanted bundled software

Pup is a more informal way of saying puppy, and therefore denotes a young dog.

Pup is used more generally for the young of other mammals, especially seals.

When blind as a pup is used figuratively it means extremely blind or very blind.

To pup, which is used only in reference to dogs and some other mammals, means to give birth.

canine

litter

Scattered waste or debris

weaning · breeder · kennel · dam · sire · nursing · socialization · teething · housebreaking · vaccination

slang

youngster

Person of tender years

  • kidChild or young goat
  • noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
  • newbieInexperienced person, informally

rookie · greenhorn · whippersnapper · upstart · young buck · inexperienced · junior · apprentice · beginner · trainee

seal

pinniped

Flippered marine mammal group

blubber · nursing · weaning · beach · colony · mother · marine · arctic · harp · fur

tent

shelter

Protected place or structure

  • domeRounded vault forming roof
  • popupSuddenly appearing window
  • campingOutdoor recreational lodging

canopy · tarp · lightweight · compact · backpacking · bivouac · stakes · poles · vestibule · setup

beer

Dixie

Nickname for Confederate states

pilsner · New Orleans · Louisiana · brewery · canned · draft · six-pack · tavern · barroom · regional

Categories
Opposites
life stage/maturity

PUPadult

Mature person, legally responsible

elder · senior dog · dam · sire · full-grown

size/diminutiveness

PUPgiant

Being of huge size

beast · behemoth

software threat level

PUPmalware

Harmful computer programs

virus · ransomware · spyware · rootkit · worm

Phrases
Family

pups, puppy, puppies, puppyish, puppyhood

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G