General
cub
What does cub mean?
A younger, often smaller version of a bear — usually furry and stocky but earlier in the journey. Frequently paired with an older 'daddy' or full-grown bear. The little brother of the bear family tree.
"He's a cub now, give him a decade and he'll be a full bear."
Origin
From the same bear-culture vocabulary that emerged in 1980s–90s gay communities. A cub is, naturally, a young bear.
Frequently asked questions
What does cub mean in the bear community?
A cub is a younger or smaller bear — the junior member of the gay bear scene.
How do you use cub in a sentence?
"He's a cub — younger and a bit smaller than the older bears at the bar."
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