Whelp
noun
A young dog, wolf, lion, or other carnivorous mammal.
The wolf whelp was separated from its mother.
Often appears as...
- wolf whelp
- lion whelp
noun
An inexperienced, young or new person.
The young whelp was new to the world of business.
Often appears as...
- young whelp
- inexperienced whelp
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
verb
To give birth to (said of dogs, wolves, and other carnivorous mammals).
The dog whelped three puppies.
Often appears as...
- dog whelped
- wolf whelped
noun
A young dog, wolf, lion, or other carnivorous mammal.
The wolf whelp was separated from its mother.
Often appears as...
- wolf whelp
- lion whelp
noun
An inexperienced, young or new person.
The young whelp was new to the world of business.
Often appears as...
- young whelp
- inexperienced whelp
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
verb
To give birth to (said of dogs, wolves, and other carnivorous mammals).
The dog whelped three puppies.
Often appears as...
- dog whelped
- wolf whelped
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Age
Used specifically for young animals before they mature.
We visited the shelter and saw a whelp playing with its siblings.
Pro Tip 2/3Predatory Context
Mostly refers to young from predatory species, not typically herbivores.
The lioness kept a watchful eye on her wandering whelp.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotive Imagery
Can evoke feelings of vulnerability or cuteness related to the young animal.
The little bear whelp clumsily followed its mother.
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Age
Used specifically for young animals before they mature.
We visited the shelter and saw a whelp playing with its siblings.
Pro Tip 2/3Predatory Context
Mostly refers to young from predatory species, not typically herbivores.
The lioness kept a watchful eye on her wandering whelp.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotive Imagery
Can evoke feelings of vulnerability or cuteness related to the young animal.
The little bear whelp clumsily followed its mother.
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Age
Used specifically for young animals before they mature.
We visited the shelter and saw a whelp playing with its siblings.
Pro Tip 2/3Predatory Context
Mostly refers to young from predatory species, not typically herbivores.
The lioness kept a watchful eye on her wandering whelp.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotive Imagery
Can evoke feelings of vulnerability or cuteness related to the young animal.
The little bear whelp clumsily followed its mother.
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Quote examples
Patrick Henry
American Politician
Shall we, who have laid the proud British lion at our feet, now be afraid of his whelps?
Quote examples
Patrick Henry
American Politician
Shall we, who have laid the proud British lion at our feet, now be afraid of his whelps?
Example 1 of 1
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