CUB

noun

1. A young fox.
2. (by extension) The young of certain other animals, including the bear, wolf, lion and tiger.
3. A child, especially an awkward, rude, ill-mannered boy.

verb

1. To give birth to cubs
2. To hunt fox cubs
3. To shut up or confine.

noun

1. A young, inexperienced reporter employed by a newspaper or magazine.