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
Pruppet of the Month: Bob
Bob was found roaming the desert in a sweater that read "player". His family drove over 6 hours to make sure he made it to their home and literally saved his life. [dica_divi_carousel item_width_tablet="" item_width_phone="415px" item_width_last_edited="on|desktop"...
Pruppet of the Month: Ash
Meet Ash the blue corso puppy belonging to listener Megan and her husband! Megan and company, thank you so much for your service to your community as firefighters AND as such great parents to Ash! And as promised, here is our dog-mom-hack for DOG ICE CREAM!!!...
Pruppet of the Month: Oreo
This isn't crime related, but pruppet related. And it's long, so I totally get if you scroll on by. In October 2003, I had lost my dog (he passed away unexpectedly at 7 years old) and was finally ready to think about adopting a new one. I went to the local shelter...