cub
the young of certain animals, as the bear, lion, or tiger.
a young shark.
a young and inexperienced person, especially a callow youth or young man.
a young person serving as an apprentice.
(initial capital letter)Aeronautics, Trademark. any small, light monoplane with a high wing, a single engine, and an enclosed cabin.
to work as a cub reporter.
(of a female bear, lion, tiger, etc.) to give birth to a cub or cubs.
to hunt fox cubs.
Origin of cub
1Other words from cub
- cubbish, adjective
Words Nearby cub
Other definitions for cub. (2 of 2)
cubic.
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How to use cub in a sentence
Behind the pulse pounding against his temples was the sickening realization that a sow with a cub in a den was among the worst possible scenarios for a bear encounter.
She was speaking with the anger of a mama bear whose cub has been injured and remains threatened.
A 13-Year-Old Put This Homophobic Ex-Virginia Lawmaker to Shame | Michael Daly | June 25, 2021 | The Daily BeastExperts called Mei Xiang’s pregnancy “a miracle” because at the age of 22, she had a less than a 1 percent chance of having another cub.
Baby panda makes debut — online — at National Zoo | Dana Hedgpeth, Justin Wm. Moyer | January 27, 2021 | Washington PostZookeepers said the cub is “curious yet cautious” and is trying new foods, including the sweet potatoes.
Baby panda makes debut — online — at National Zoo | Dana Hedgpeth, Justin Wm. Moyer | January 27, 2021 | Washington PostThis dedication, Dearie said, is helping the panda cub gain a little more than a pound per week.
Baby panda makes debut — online — at National Zoo | Dana Hedgpeth, Justin Wm. Moyer | January 27, 2021 | Washington Post
Straight people have discovered, and co-opted, the gay “bear” and “cub.”
How Straight World Stole ‘Gay’: The Last Gasp of the ‘Lumbersexual’ | Tim Teeman | November 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe end is here, but for cub detective Henry Palace, there is still one more case to solve—that of his missing sister.
Lewis waves at Tony Orion, a nominee up for Best Bear/cub whose biceps have stretched his black mesh jersey to a shine.
And The Escort of The Year Is… Backstage at The Sex Oscars | Scott Bixby | March 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Toronto Zoo polar bear cub has been a fixture of this video blog since he first graced the world with his adorable presence.
Adele Dazeem Sings, RT Anchor Quits, and More Viral Videos | The Daily Beast Video | March 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFrom Adele Dazeem to the cutest polar bear cub in the world, take a look at this week's best viral videos.
Adele Dazeem Sings, RT Anchor Quits, and More Viral Videos | The Daily Beast Video | March 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHis lordship would not intervene; he swore he hoped the cub would be flayed alive by Wilding.
Mistress Wilding | Rafael SabatiniThe woman distrusts me and she has sent for this insolent cub lawyer—Washburn, his name is.
The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle | Laura Lee HopeThe boys noticed that one of the cubs was dark brown like the mother, while the other was a cinnamon cub.
Gold-Seeking on the Dalton Trail | Arthur R. ThompsonI say, you young cub down there,” shouted the skipper to him from the hatchway, “come up and swab this deck.
Eric, or Little by Little | Frederic W. FarrarThe next moment a savage roar sounded close at hand, and he saw the mother bear running toward the wounded cub.
Three Sioux Scouts | Elmer Russell Gregor
British Dictionary definitions for cub (1 of 2)
/ (kʌb) /
the young of certain animals, such as the lion, bear, etc
a young or inexperienced person
to give birth to (cubs)
Origin of cub
1Derived forms of cub
- cubbish, adjective
- cubbishly, adverb
British Dictionary definitions for Cub (2 of 2)
/ (kʌb) /
short for Cub Scout
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