Meaning of the word whelp in English

What does whelp mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

whelp

US /welp/

UK /welp/

a young dog or other carnivore

Example:

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The mother dog carefully licked her newborn whelps.

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A litter of fox whelps emerged from the den.

Synonym:

pup cub kit

a contemptible or impudent young man or boy

Example:

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That insolent whelp needs to learn some manners.

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He called the rude teenager a disrespectful whelp.

Synonym:

brat rascal urchin

(of a female dog or other carnivore) give birth to (a whelp or whelps)

Example:

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The fox is expected to whelp her cubs next month.

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Our dog is about to whelp a new litter of puppies.

Synonym:

give birth litter