cub

(kub)

noun

  1. a young fox, wolf, bear, lion, tiger, whale, etc.
  2. an inexperienced, awkward youth
  3. Old-fashioned a novice newspaper reporter
  4. Cub Scout

Origin: Early ModE cubbe, young fox < ? OIr cuib, whelp

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See cub in American Heritage Dictionary 4

cub

noun
  1. The young of certain carnivorous animals, such as the bear, wolf, or lion.
  2. A youth, especially one who is inexperienced, awkward, or ill-mannered.
  3. A novice or learner, particularly in newspaper reporting.
  4. Cub A Cub Scout.

Origin: Origin unknown.

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