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Internet Slang
puppy-dog crush
PUP-ee-DAWG KRUSH · noun · informal
An innocent, doting infatuation.
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A sweet, harmless infatuation marked by adoring, eager affection.
“He has the sweetest puppy-dog crush on the new intern.”
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puppy-dog crush In A Sentence
He has the sweetest puppy-dog crush on the new intern.
Origin & Usage
Combines 'puppy love' imagery with 'crush'.
Variants
puppy dog crush
People Also Ask
What does puppy-dog crush mean?
It's a sweet, harmless infatuation marked by adoring, eager affection—like the doting devotion of a puppy.
How is it different from a regular crush?
It emphasizes innocence and earnest, doting affection rather than intense or serious romantic desire.
Where does the phrase come from?
It blends the imagery of 'puppy love' with the word 'crush.'
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