Standard Lemma guide

puggy

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • /ˈpʌɡi/
  • Australia: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ʌɡi

1

adj

Meaning 1

Resembling or characteristic of a pug dog.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a puggy nose

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

sticky, claylike

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, New-Zealand

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Alternative form of pagi (“Indian tracker”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From pug + -y.