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Cub Definition & Meaning

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

"Cub" in song lyrics

See how cub is used in real songs:

  • "Had a word, to make a bear return to his cub"
    GZA f/ Irfane Khan-Acito, RZA — Life Is a Movie
  • "The faces of a cub"
    Quest Rah — Weak & Strong
  • "honda super cub"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with cub

Usage tips for "cub"

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Frequently asked questions

What does cub mean?
an awkward and inexperienced youth a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy) the young of certain carnivorous mammals such as the bear or wolf or lion give birth to cubs; "bears cub every year"
What part of speech is cub?
Cub is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does cub have?
Cub has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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