PUG | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word PUG in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PUG with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Pug

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late16th century (denoting any of various animals, such as a young salmon or a squirrel): of unknown origin. The use to denote a dog dates from the early 18th century

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: pʌɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a dog of a dwarf breed like a bulldog with a broad flat nose and deeply wrinkled face.

Short Definition:

dog of dwarf breed like bulldog with broad flat nose and deeply wrinkled face

Definition:

a small, slender moth which rests with its wings stretched out to the sides.

Short Definition:

small, slender moth which rests with its wings stretched out to sides

Word: Pug

Speech Type: Verb

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