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cub

[kuhb] noun, verb cubbed, cub⋅bing.
–noun
1. the young of certain animals, as the bear, lion, or tiger.
2. a young shark.
3. a young and inexperienced person, esp. a callow youth or young man.
4. a young person serving as an apprentice.
5. cub reporter.
6. cub scout.
7. (initial capital letter) Trademark. Aeronautics. any small, light monoplane with a high wing, a single engine, and an enclosed cabin.
–verb (used without object)
8. to work as a cub reporter.
9. (of a female bear, lion, tiger, etc.) to give birth to a cub or cubs.
10. to hunt fox cubs.

Origin:
1520–30; perh. < Scand; cf. ON kobbi young seal, kubbr stump, hence, short, thick-set person


cubbish, adjective

cub.

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cub   (kŭb)   
n.  
  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.


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