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Noun — Young members of the Cub Scouts youth organization.

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Etymology

Abbreviation of "Cub Scouts" or "Chicago Cubs".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Cubs” mean?

The word “Cubs” means young members of the Cub Scouts youth organization. In plain terms, plural of "cub," commonly used for young Scouts or as a nickname for the Chicago Cubs.

How do you use “Cubs” in a sentence?

Here is “Cubs” used in a sentence: “The cubs earned their first badges this week.”

What part of speech is “Cubs”?

Depending on how it is used, “Cubs” can be a noun and a name.

Is “Cubs” a common word?

“Cubs” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Cubs” have?

“Cubs” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: young members of the Cub Scouts youth organization.

What is the difference between "Cubs" and "Scouts"?

In the Scouting movement, Cubs (or Cub Scouts) are the younger members, children who are not yet old enough to be full Scouts. "Scouts" can refer to the older section specifically or to the whole movement in general.

Why is "Cubs" capitalized when it names the baseball team or the Scouts?

Cubs takes a capital C when it is a proper noun naming a specific group, such as the Chicago Cubs baseball team or the Cub Scouts. Written with a lowercase c, "cubs" simply means the young of animals such as bears, lions, or foxes.

What is the difference between the "Cubs" and the other Chicago baseball team?

The Cubs are one of two Major League Baseball teams in Chicago and play in the National League, while the other, the White Sox, plays in the American League. "Cubs" is the short, informal name used in place of "Chicago Cubs."

What words commonly go with "Cubs" in the Scouting sense?

In Scouting, Cubs often appears in phrases such as "Cub Scout," "Cub pack," and "Cub leader." The word describes the younger members of the organization rather than the older Scouts.

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