Definition of "cub" [cub]

• The young of certain carnivorous animals, such as the bear, wolf, or lion. (noun)
• A youth, especially one who is inexperienced, awkward, or ill-mannered. (noun)
• A novice or learner, particularly in newspaper reporting. (noun)
• A Cub Scout. (noun)

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• "BLITZER: It gives a whole new meaning to the term cub reporter."
• "But this young journalist gives a whole new meaning to the term cub reporter."
• "This cub is the most popular panda in the world with a live webcam that monitors him in the zoo. 10 more pics after the jump."
• "The pride leave the zoo, after rescuing the cub from a hoard of baboons who were about to tear him apart, and travel the streets of Baghdad, looking in houses and palaces, searching for food."