pug
nounHow many syllables in pug?
There is 1 syllable in the word pug.How to pronounce pug:
Definition of pug:
- pug (noun):
- a professional boxer
- small compact smooth-coated breed of Asiatic origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat wrinkled muzzle.
- any of a breed of small sturdy compact dogs of asian origin with a smooth, short coat, tightly curled tail, short muzzle, and broad wrinkled face
Synonyms for pug:
boxer
bruiser
dog
domestic dog
fighter
gladiator
prizefighter
pug-dog
pugilist
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