Cub/kʌb/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Animal Offspring Used for baby animals from certain wild species, not domestic pets. After the safari, we spotted a bear cub with its mother. Pro Tip 2/3Protective Associations Often implies care and protection from parent animals. The documentary showed the lioness fiercely defending her cub. Pro Tip 3/3Wild Context Mainly used in the context of wildlife and nature discussions. The photographer captured stunning images of a fox cub in the wild.