Meaning of the word pug in English

What does pug mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pug

US /pʌɡ/

UK /pʌɡ/

a dog of a breed with a pug-nose and a wrinkled face, typically fawn with a black muzzle

Example:

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My neighbor has a cute little pug.

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The pug snored loudly while sleeping.

a boxer or fighter

Example:

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He was a tough pug in his prime.

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The old pug still had some fight left in him.

Synonym:

boxer fighter scrapper slugger

to mix clay or other materials with water to make them plastic

Example:

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The potter began to pug the clay for the new vase.

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You need to properly pug the mixture before molding.

Synonym:

knead mix blend