What is
a Pruppet?
Prup • pet (prə́pət) n., pl. –pets
Etymology: Contemporary Pop Culture American
- A Crime Junkie’s best canine friend; That is probably the cutest pruppet I have ever seen, except of course, for Chuck.
The earliest known use of the word pruppet is by Crime Junkie Podcast host, Ashley Flowers. It can be used in reference to a dog or puppy of utmost adorability. A pruppet is a furry version of one’s soul mate.
Synonyms: dog, puppy, good boy, good girl
See also: love of my life, reason for waking up in the morning, God’s best creation
Chuck
This is the one and only: Chuck. Chuck has been with me since my freshman year in college and he’s the OG pruppet. No really, I started using that word when I got him as a puppy in 2011. He’s the goodest boy and yes, that really is his howl at the end of every episode.
Past Pruppets of the Month
Pruppets of the Month: Cortana & Pablo
Cortana Today I’m going to tell you a little bit about a puppet named Cortana. Cortana is a boxer mix who kinda got bounced around a few humane societies in Virginia. She was adopted twice before our listener Meagan adopted her. The first time, she was returned...
Pruppets Of The Month: Gamora & Barton
With the holiday season upon us, a lot of people are looking to get or give a puppy for the family. And that’s great, but there are also so many amazing more grown-up dogs that are available at local rescues, who needs some loving too. Today, our Pruppets of the Month...
Pruppets of the Month: Murphy & Thatcher
Murphy Murphy’s Story as told by his Mom, Rachel: I had been bugging my husband through ALL stages of our relationship (dating, engaged, AND married) to let us get a dog and he always gave a firm “no.” He actually is allergic to dogs so I kind of understood where he...