Etymology

whelpy

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Today it means: Like or relating to a whelp (cub or puppy). Full definition →

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whelpy · adjective1

From whelp + -y.

whelpy · adjective2

Origin uncertain. Perhaps an alteration of welt + -y; or from dialectal English whelpy meaning "sour, rancid".

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