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cubs

The correct spelling is cubs.

How to pronounce cubs

noun

IPA: /kʌbz/

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The correct spelling is cubs. A person who is unsophisticated or of a lower class background but achieving a high salary, who spends money on flashy or trashy items to fulfil their aspirations of higher soci…

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person who is unsophisticated or of a lower class background but achieving a high salary, who spends money on flashy or trashy items to fulfil their aspirations of higher social status. The stereotype includes having speech and mannerisms that are considered to denote poor education and uncultured upbringing, which is reflected in their bad taste possessions and lifestyles.
  2. 2.A young fox.
  3. 3.(by extension) The young of certain other animals, including the bear, wolf, lion and tiger.
  4. 4.A child, especially an awkward, rude, ill-mannered boy.
  5. 5.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.

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