CUB


Meaning of CUB in English

■ noun

1》 the young of a fox, bear, lion, or other carnivorous mammal.

↘ archaic a young man.

2》 ( Cubs ) a junior branch of the Scout Association, for boys aged about 8 to 11.

↘(also Cub Scout ) a member of this organization.

■ verb ( ~s , ~bing , ~bed )

1》 give birth to ~s.

2》 hunt fox ~s.

Origin

C16: of unknown origin.

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