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: Willow
I’m going to tell you about a very special pruppet named Willow and how she came to be the best friend of one of our listeners, Darrah. Darrah is a freaking PALEONTOLOGIST. Which, I think we’re both smart and all of our listeners are smart, of course, but anytime your...
Pruppet of the Month: Lucky
I’m going to be upfront about this, I am awarding this month’s Pruppet of the Month, posthumously. Lucky, the Golden Retriever passed away from a battle with cancer when he was a bit over 13 years old. But, his story definitely grabbed my interest. Here we go… Our...
Pruppets of the Month: Eva & Daisy
Eva Today we have a very special pruppet named Eva submitted by her mom Louisa. Louisa had been wanting to adopt a dog her entire life, but for a bunch of different reasons, it just was never the right time. And to be fair, I can vouch for them being different, but...