All right, puppy

English translation: he's addressing the girl

17:32 Nov 21, 2023

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Art/Literary - Cinema, Film, TV, Drama

English term or phrase: All right, puppy

Hello everyone,

On Youtube there is the 1964 movie Mission to Venice.

Between 2.38 and 2.46 the following dialogue takes place:

Dark-haired girl: I think he's had enough to drink, Michael.
Guy on the left: No, no, honey. Very funny. You're a natural comedian, I'll show you who's thirsty.
Dark-haired girl: Michael.
Michael: All right, puppy.

Am I correct in thinking that Michael, when he says "All right, puppy" addresses the guy on the left?

And what does puppy mean in this context?

What word could it be replaced with? Would "dude" do?

Thank you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjc3j6EIBOI&t=1049s

Mikhail Korolev KudoZ activity Questions: 2415 (1 open) (10 closed without grading) Answers: 130
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Selected answer:he's addressing the girl

Explanation:
From my point of view, Michael is addressing the girl in this dialogue. 'Puppy' is a term of endearment, and in this particular setting, it suits the girl more in my opinion. Think of it as 'darling' or 'honey'.

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Andy Hoang
Vietnam
Local time: 17:45

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Thank you, Andy.
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he's addressing the girl

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all right, puppy

he's addressing the girl

Andy Hoang
Vietnam
Local time: 17:45
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Thank you, Andy.

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Asker: Thank you, Andy! Well, that was my initial thought too, but the dictionary definition made me doubt: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/puppy a presuming, conceited, or empty-headed young man.

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