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cub

The correct spelling is cub.

How to pronounce cub

/kʌb/
noun

IPA: /kʌb/

Say it like: Cub

The correct spelling is cub. A young fox.

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Meanings

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".
  5. 5.A stall for cattle.

verb

  1. 1.To give birth to cubs
  2. 2.To hunt fox cubs
  3. 3.To shut up or confine.

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