puppy-dogs

Adorable baby dogs

Puppy-dogs is a warm, affectionate term for puppies, emphasizing their cuteness or appeal.

The compound adds emotional weight that plain "puppies" lacks: Look at those puppy-dogs in the window.

Puppy-dog eyes are the wide, pleading expression dogs make—and by extension, any imploring look meant to soften someone: She gave me those puppy-dog eyes and I couldn't say no.

young-canine

litter

Scattered waste or debris

teething · housebreaking · socialization · vaccination · adoption · breeder · kennel · runt · playful · frisky

affection

adoring

Showing deep affection

loving · sweet · innocent · pleading · trusting · cuddly · snuggly · lovable · endearing · cute

childlike

innocent

Free from moral wrong

  • naiveInnocently unsuspecting
  • trustingInclined to believe others
  • eagerIntensely wanting something

enthusiastic · wide-eyed · guileless · simple · pure · wholesome · unsuspecting · credulous · impressionable · earnest

endearment

darling

Beloved person or pet

  • sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
  • honeyBees' viscous nectar product
  • dearTreasured or costly

sweetie · pet · precious · cutie · baby · lovey · snookums · angel · treasure · poppet

Opposites
affect/sentiment

puppy-dogsattack dogs

Canines trained for aggression

junkyard dogs · hellhounds · guard dogs · feral dogs · war dogs

wildness/domestication

puppy-dogswolves

Wild pack canines

wild dogs · dingoes · coyotes · jackals · hyenas

Family

dog, puppy, pup, dogs, dogged, doggy, puppies, doggie, puppyish

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