cub

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cub

A lioness watches over her cub in the tall grass.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The young of certain carnivorous mammals: A "cub" is the young offspring of animals such as bears, lions, tigers, wolves, or foxes.
    • An inexperienced youth: Informally, a "cub" can refer to a young, awkward, or inexperienced person, often a boy or a young man.
    • A specific term in organizations: In some contexts, like scouting, a "cub" is a young member (e.g., a Cub Scout).

  2. Verb:

    • To give birth to cubs: Used specifically for certain carnivorous mammals when they bear their young.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The lioness protected her cub from danger.
    • He was just a cub reporter, new to the newspaper business.
    • My son joined the Cubs, the junior section of the Scouts.

  • Verb:

    • The bear will cub in her den during the winter.
Advanced Usage
  • "Unlicked cub": An old idiom referring to a rude, ill-mannered, or uncouth young person. It originates from the folk belief that bear cubs were born shapeless and had to be licked into proper form by their mother.
    • The arrogant young heir was dismissed as an unlicked cub by the old aristocracy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cubbyhole (n): A small, snug room or compartment.
    • She stored her notes in a cubbyhole in her desk.
  • Cub Scout (n): A member of the junior division of the Boy Scouts (or Scouts) for younger children.
    • He earned his first badge as a Cub Scout.
Synonyms
  • Whelp (n): A young animal, especially of a dog, lion, or similar mammal. (Can also be used derogatorily for a young person.)
  • Pup (n): The young of certain animals like dogs, seals, or sharks.
  • Junior (n): A younger person, especially in terms of rank or experience.
  • Novice (n): A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Cub" is not commonly used to form phrasal verbs. Its usage is primarily as a standalone noun or verb.)

Related Idioms
  • "Throw the cubs to the wolves": A variation of "throw to the wolves," meaning to sacrifice someone, especially the inexperienced or vulnerable, to a hostile situation.
    • Sending the new interns to handle the angry clients was like throwing the cubs to the wolves.
cub

A lioness watches over her cub in the tall grass.

Noun
  1. the young of certain carnivorous mammals such as the bear or wolf or lion
  2. a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
  3. an awkward and inexperienced youth
Verb
  1. give birth to cubs
    • bears cub every year

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