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: Lilly & Clark Griswold
Lilly Lilly’s story as told by her human, Mercedes: Lilly’s story is kind of long and intertwines with my life a little, so bear with me. I had been looking for a dog for a couple of months because I was at a VERY low point in my life. Unfortunately, no dog that I...
Pruppets of the Month: Apollo & Kadin
Apollo Apollo’s story as told by his person, Paige: Of course, we all think our pup is the best, but I have some pretty good reasons why mine is! Apollo is a 4-5-year-old male Husky who is about to celebrate his one year “gotcha day” with me and my boyfriend. We...
Pruppets of the Month: Daisy & Tom’s Queen
Daisy Ok, today’s puppet is a sweet old girl named Daisy, and I’m going to ruin everyone’s day with her story. This story comes from Heather, and she wrote to us telling us about her prup Daisy. In 2008, Heather and her husband lived in a college town, and one day,...