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Native in: Russian 
Works in: English to Russian, Russian to English, Spanish to Russian, and 1 more.
All right, puppy
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
| 5 +5 | he's addressing the girl |
Andy Hoang
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he's addressing the girl
| 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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