puppy love
/'pʌpilʌv/
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Definition
Noun: - A short-lived, intense romantic infatuation typical of young people, especially adolescents: This term describes the temporary, often idealized, feelings of love experienced by teenagers or young adolescents, characterized by its innocence and lack of depth compared to mature love.
Usage
- Used to describe the fleeting, non-serious romantic feelings of young people.
- Often carries a slightly dismissive or affectionate tone, implying the feelings are not lasting or deeply considered.
- Typically used by adults looking back or commenting on young people's relationships.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in contrast to "true love" or "mature love" to highlight its transient nature.
- Can be used in psychological or sociological discussions about adolescent development.
Variants and Related Words
- Crush (n): A brief but intense infatuation for someone, especially someone unattainable. (e.g., )
- Infatuation (n): An intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something. This is a more formal synonym.
- Adolescent love: A more neutral, descriptive term for the same concept.
Synonyms
- Infatuation
- Adolescent love
- Teen love
- Calf love (a less common, chiefly British synonym)
Antonyms
- Mature love
- Lasting love
- True love
Related Idioms
- Young love: A similar idiom that refers to romance between young people, often with a slightly more romantic or less dismissive connotation than "puppy love."
- Love's young dream: A poetic or literary phrase referring to the idealized romantic feelings of youth.
Noun
- temporary love of an adolescent