1. past tense and past participle of cub; gave birth to (a cub or young animal)
Usage: chiefly used of wild animals, especially bears, lions, and other large mammals

Examples

• The lioness cubbed three healthy offspring in the wildlife sanctuary.
• The bear cubbed in early spring after a long hibernation.
• Zoo records show that the polar bear cubbed successfully for the first time.
• The tiger cubbed twins, which was a rare occurrence in captivity.