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cubbing

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈkʌbɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkʌbɪŋ/

noun
Definition

The activities and events that involve cub scouts, typically for young children in scouting programs.


Example

The cubbing events this summer will include camping and hiking trips.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen the new activities for cubbing this month?
Sloth B
Not yet, what do they have planned?
Sloth A
They’re organizing a hike and some fun games for the kids.
Sloth B
That sounds awesome! I love when they do cubbing events like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
scouting
exploring
adventuring
Antonyms
neglect
abandon
disregard
verb
Definition

The action of raising or nurturing young animals, especially bears or other similar creatures.


Example

The mother bear is cubbing her young in the den.


Tense Forms

Past: cubbed

Past Participle: cubbed


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen those adorable videos of animals cubbing together?
Sloth B
Yes! They're so cute when they play with each other.
Sloth A
I love how they seem to bond while cubbing around.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Cubbing originates from the word 'cub' (from Old English 'cūb', meaning a young animal, especially a young bear) and the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). The term 'cubbing' refers to the process or act of raising or nurturing young animals, particularly bear cubs.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cub' as a young animal, and remember that 'cubbing' means the action of raising or nurturing these young animals.

Visually Confused Words
clubbing
tubbing
subbing
rubbing
dubbing
curbing
cobbing
unebbing
Is this page helpful?
Totally! It makes me want to go to the zoo and watch them in person.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
nurturing
raising
tending
Antonyms
neglecting
abandoning
ignoring