Johnson's 1828 definition of puppyism

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Johnson's 1828 definition of puppyism Written by Christopher (10/4/2009 12:56 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Puppyism, penned by Barbara

Johnson's 1828 definition of puppyism is very short: "Extreme affectation."

Affectation is defined as: "fondness; high degree of liking; generally applied to the act of making an artificial appearance; an awkward imitatiion."

I don't think you would necessarily need to be young to be considered a puppy, but it would probably enhance the perception of puppyism.

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Puppyism Barbara (10/3/2009 10:56 p.m.)

Johnson's 1828 definition of puppyism Christopher (10/4/2009 12:56 p.m.)
- Excuse me for jumping in! Line (10/5/2009 11:03 a.m.)
  - That´s interesting. MarianneR (10/5/2009 3:13 p.m.)
  - Yes, I remember that post... Reeba (10/5/2009 12:36 p.m.)
Politician and advisor Barb JA (10/4/2009 12:08 p.m.)
- Sorry, didn't read your post before I posted - nfm Divya (10/4/2009 12:40 p.m.)
  - No problem :-) Barb JA (10/5/2009 7:40 a.m.)
Puppyism kate lyle (10/4/2009 5:22 a.m.)
- And I think it would... Reeba (10/4/2009 7:51 a.m.)
  - I agree, Reeba Divya (10/4/2009 12:39 p.m.)

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