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puppuccino en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of pup + cappuccino.

Meanings

1. A small amount of whipped cream served in an espresso-sized cup, intended for dogs.
   • If you wouldn’t dream of going on vacation without your pet, you’re in luck. […] Perks abound, like “puppuccinos” at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, Calif., and paw-and-nose balm at the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Mass. 2023 May 15, Stephanie Rosenbloom, “Hotels Roll Out the Red Carpet for Pets”, in The New York Times:
   • You and your dog can enjoy Starbucks together. Order a puppuccino for a cup of whipped cream for your dog. (Doug the Pug got one!) You might have to explain this to your barista, but it is a thing. 2015 May 29, Danielle Tullo, “10 Secrets Only Starbucks Addicts Know”, in Cosmopolitan:
   • Later, four-legged guests enjoyed a meal of puppy chow from Vestals Catering in Dallas (which also caters events for humans), as well as a puppuccino bar and activities including a ball pit. 2022 March 16, Sean Malin, “Love Is in the Air. So Is Dander.”, in The New York Times:

Forms

Relateds

puppychino

Translations (2)

ko 멍푸치노 (whipped cream in an espresso-sized cup for dogs) · pl puppuccino (whipped cream in an espresso-sized cup for dogs)