cub
nounUK /kʌb/
US /kʌb/
A cub is a baby bear, lion, or fox.
The mother bear watched her cub climb the tree.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A young person who is learning a skill or trade.
He started as a cub reporter at the local newspaper.
3. A member of the Cub Scouts.
My little brother became a cub last year.
4. A small, awkward, or inexperienced person.
Don't worry about the new cub; he'll learn the job soon.