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Cub

/kʌb/

A young fox.

📖 Definitions of "Cub"

noun
  1. 1

    A young fox.

  2. 2

    (by extension) The young of certain other animals, including the bear, wolf, lion and tiger.

  3. 3

    A child, especially an awkward, rude, ill-mannered boy.

  4. 4

    A young man who seeks relationships with older women, or "cougars".

verb
  1. 1

    To give birth to cubs

  2. 2

    To hunt fox cubs

  3. 3

    To shut up or confine.

noun
  1. 1

    A young, inexperienced reporter employed by a newspaper or magazine.

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