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cubs Synonyms & Antonyms

/kʌbz/

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Cubs as a Noun

1

plural of cub

2

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.

3

A young fox.

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

A stall for cattle.

8

A cupboard.

9

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

Cubs as a Verb

1

third-person singular simple present indicative of cub

2

To give birth to cubs

3

To hunt fox cubs

4

To shut up or confine.

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Cubs

Cubs: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/kʌbz/
Meaningplural of cub