cub

• Substantiv, das das Junge bestimmter fleischfressender Säugetiere wie Bären, Wölfe oder Löwen bezeichnet; umgangssprachlich auch für einen unerfahrenen oder unbeholfenen jungen Mann oder als Kosewort für einen Jungen verwendet.

A noun referring to the young of certain carnivorous mammals such as bears, wolves, or lions; also used informally to describe an awkward or inexperienced youth, or as a familiar term for a boy.

1. Young animalA2formal

   The young of certain animals, especially bears, lions, foxes, and wolves.

   Junges

   • The lioness was protecting her cubs from danger.
   • A bear cub was spotted playing near the river.
   • The fox cubs were learning to hunt from their mother.

   Synonymekitpupwhelp

2. Novice or beginnerB1informal

   A young or inexperienced person, especially in a particular field or activity.

   Anfänger

   • He's just a cub in the world of journalism.
   • The team has a few cubs who are still learning the game.
   • She's a cub reporter for the local newspaper.

   Synonymebeginnergreenhornneophytenewcomernovicerookie

   Antonymeexpertmasterprofessionalveteran