What is "puppies"

Puppy \Pup"py\, n.; pl. Puppies. [F. poup['e]e doll, puppet. See Puppet, and cf. Pup, n.]

1. (Zo["o]l.) The young of a canine animal, esp. of the common dog; a whelp.

2. A name of contemptuous reproach for a conceited and impertinent person.

   I found my place taken by an ill-bred, awkward puppy with a money bag under each arm.
   --Addison.

n. (puppy English)