Puppy Love

Puppy love (also known as a crush or calf love even "kitten love") is an informal term for feelings of love between young people during childhood and adolescence, so-called for its resemblance to the adoring, worshipful affection that may be felt by a puppy. The term is often used in a derogatory fashion, describing emotions which are shallow and transient in comparison to other forms of love such as romantic love.

The term can also be used to describe the fondness of a child for an adult. For example, students being attracted to their teachers, their friends' parents, or children to older celebrities, could be considered puppy love.