cub
cub /ˈkʌb/
noun
-
The young of certain carnivorous mammals such as the bear, wolf or lion
(
cub
, young carnivore
)
the young of certain carnivorous mammals such as the bear, wolf or lion
-
A male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
(
cub
, laddie
[Informal, UK] , boyo
[UK, Irish] , lad
[Informal] , sonny
, sonny boy
)
a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
The affectionate father lovingly called his son "Sonny" as a term of endearment.
The affectionate father lovingly called his son "Sonny" as a term of endearment.
-
An awkward and inexperienced youth
(
cub
, greenhorn
[ N. American] , rookie
[Informal] )
an awkward and inexperienced youth
The eager rookie joined the team with enthusiasm, eager to prove their skills.
The eager rookie joined the team with enthusiasm, eager to prove their skills.
verb
-
Give birth to cubs
(
cub
)
give birth to cubs
Bears cub every year
bears cub every year