tiger cub
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Definition
Noun: A young tiger; specifically, a juvenile tiger that is no longer a newborn but has not yet reached adulthood.
Usage
The term "tiger cub" refers specifically to the offspring of a tiger. It is used to denote the animal's stage of life, emphasizing its youth and dependence. - The tigress carefully carried her tiger cub by the scruff of its neck. - We saw a playful tiger cub chasing butterflies at the sanctuary. - The conservation program monitors the health of each tiger cub born in the reserve.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: The term can be used metaphorically to describe a young, energetic, or fierce newcomer in a competitive field, such as sports or business.
- The rookie player is a real tiger cub on the basketball court, showing fierce determination.
Variants and Related Words
- Cub: (noun) The young of certain carnivorous mammals, including bears, lions, foxes, and tigers. "Tiger cub" is a more specific term.
- Tigress: (noun) A female tiger.
- Juvenile tiger: (noun phrase) A more formal or biological term for a young tiger.
Synonyms
- Young tiger: The most direct synonym.
- Tiger offspring: A more formal alternative.
Related Phrases
- To have a tiger by the tail: (Idiom) To be in a situation that is unexpectedly difficult or dangerous to control. (Note: This idiom uses "tiger," not specifically "tiger cub," but is a common tiger-related expression).