calf-love
noun
ˈkaf-ˌləv 
ˈkäf-,
dialectal also ˈkāf-
: puppy love
Word History
First Known Use
1788, in the meaning defined above
calf-love
noun
as in puppy love
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- puppy love
- flirtation
- entanglement
- idyll
- attachment
- infatuation
- love affair
- dalliance
- passion
- romance
- idyl
- liaison
- love
- intrigue
- amour
- hanky-panky
- fling
- affair
- the bends
- the benefit of the doubt
- the bereaved
- the berkshires
- the best
- the best is yet to be
- the best is yet to come
- the best is yet to come/be
- the best of all (possible) worlds
- the best of all possible worlds
- the best of all worlds
- the best of both worlds
- the best of friends
- the best part of
- the best thing since sliced bread
- the best/better/greater part of
- the best/greatest thing since sliced bread
- the better part of
- the Bible
- the Bible Belt
- the Big Apple
- the big bang
- the big bear
- the big boys
- the big cheese