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puppyism.

Extreme meanness or impudence.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpʌpiɪz(ə)m/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpəpiˌɪzəm/General-American
  1. Extreme meanness or impudence.

    archaic · countable · uncountable
  2. Conceit, vanity, or arrogant behaviour, especially that of a pretentious or self-important young man.

    countable · dated · literary · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From puppy + -ism.

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