How Do You Spell CUB?

Pronunciation: [kˈʌb] (IPA)

The word "cub" is spelled with three letters: "c", "u", and "b". In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), "c" is represented with the symbol /k/, which is a voiceless velar plosive. "U" is represented with the symbol /ʌ/, which is a mid-central vowel. Lastly, "b" is represented with the symbol /b/, which is a voiced bilabial plosive. When these sounds are pronounced together, they form the word "cub", which refers to a young bear or lion, or a novice athlete or player.

CUB Meaning and Definition

1. A cub is a noun that refers to a young offspring of certain animals, particularly mammals such as bears, lions, and tigers. It denotes the juvenile stage of these animals, typically characterized by their small size, vulnerability, and adorable appearance. Cubs are born within a specific species and are commonly cared for by their mother until they gain independence.

   The term is especially used in reference to bears, as they are one of the most recognizable animals with cubs. Bear cubs, for example, are born blind and helpless, relying on their mother for nourishment and guidance during their early months. As they grow, they develop various skills, such as climbing and hunting, under maternal tutelage.

   Moreover, "cub" can also be used metaphorically to describe a young person who is novice or inexperienced in a particular field or activity. For instance, in the world of sports, a rookie or a newcomer to a team may be referred to as a cub. Similarly, a cub journalist or cub reporter indicates a rookie journalist who is learning the ropes of the profession.

   Overall, whether used to describe a young animal or a novice individual, the term "cub" emphasizes the early stages of development, inexperience, and the potential for growth and learning.

2. • To shut up or confine.

   • To bring forth young.

   • The young of certain animals, generally of the bear and fox; a boy or girl, in contempt.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for CUB *

• culb 50%

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Other Common Misspellings for CUB

• acob
• gub
• ccbc
• cuz
• cuzy
• vurb
• cua
• cliub
• cus
• acuba
• cuor
• caug
• kubb
• cubie
• couz
• lcub
• cuvy
• cuzz
• clb
• cmb
• ckub
• cdb
• curba
• cumb
• cloub
• crub
• curbe
• cuo
• cuh
• bub
• cllub
• cauz
• chuby
• lub
• coubt
• scurb
• crb
• clube
• coulb
• scub
• wcab
• ub
• cfbp
• csub
• claub
• cuby
• cuf
• cluub
• jacub
• cb
• cun
• cctb
• cib
• fub
• joub
• jub
• tuib
• aue
• cim
• arb
• csl
• cuk
• cwl
• cxe
• cpi
• buo
• cuy
• cwa
• cqb
• cem
• cubu
• cuub
• chb
• civ
• cnd
• ccl
• clw
• clv
• cnz
• cnw
• cgb
• cng
• cux
• czs
• cuib
• kub
• cuc
• cueb
• cuw
• kul
• cvb
• edb
• cdg
• gmb
• yub
• uab
• ajb
• kubi
• mdb
• sxb
• ubc
• Btb
• KcB
• crz
• ib3b
• vcuq
• cuyy
• c3ce
• ciuhb
• fcsub
• Cuuub
• ncubu
• ncubb

Etymology of CUB

The word "cub" comes from the Old Norse word "kubbi", which meant "young animal" or "little cube-shaped thing". It is possibly related to the Icelandic word "kubbur", meaning "cub" or "block". The term "cub" was used specifically to refer to young bears in medieval English. Over time, however, its usage extended to various other young animals, including lions, tigers, and wolves. Nowadays, "cub" generally refers to the offspring of several different species of animals.

Similar spelling words for CUB

• curb,
• cupp,
• rub,
• cubby,
• cab,
• cud,
• cuff,
• cuppa,
• club,
• sub,
• cueva,
• cu.,
• cuba,
• cue,
• cube,
• hub,
• cob,
• sub-,
• tub,
• cup,
• cut.

Plural form of CUB is CUBS

Conjugate verb Cub

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have cubbed

you would have cubbed

he/she/it would have cubbed

we would have cubbed

they would have cubbed

I would have cub

you would have cub

he/she/it would have cub

we would have cub

they would have cub

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been cubbing

you would have been cubbing

he/she/it would have been cubbing

we would have been cubbing

they would have been cubbing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would cub

you would cub

he/she/it would cub

we would cub

they would cub

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be cubbing

you would be cubbing

he/she/it would be cubbing

we would be cubbing

they would be cubbing

FUTURE

I will cub

you will cub

he/she/it will cub

we will cub

they will cub

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be cubbing

you will be cubbing

he/she/it will be cubbing

we will be cubbing

they will be cubbing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have cubbed

you will have cubbed

he/she/it will have cubbed

we will have cubbed

they will have cubbed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been cubbing

you will have been cubbing

he/she/it will have been cubbing

we will have been cubbing

they will have been cubbing

IMPERATIVE

you cub

we let´s cub

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to cub

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was cubbing

you were cubbing

he/she/it was cubbing

we were cubbing

they were cubbing

PAST PARTICIPLE

cubb^ed

cubbed

PAST PERFECT

I had cubbed

you had cubbed

he/she/it had cubbed

we had cubbed

they had cubbed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been cubbing

you had been cubbing

he/she/it had been cubbing

we had been cubbing

they had been cubbing

PRESENT

I cub

you cub

he/she/it cubs

we cub

they cub

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am cubbing

you are cubbing

he/she/it is cubbing

we are cubbing

they are cubbing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

cubbing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have cubbed

you have cubbed

he/she/it has cubbed

we have cubbed

they have cubbed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been cubbing

you have been cubbing

he/she/it has been cubbing

we have been cubbing

they have been cubbing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it cub

SIMPLE PAST

I cubbed

you cubbed

he/she/it cubbed

we cubbed

they cubbed