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Cub Scout

noun

Definition of Cub Scout

: a member of the scouting program of the Boy Scouts for boys in the first through fifth grades in school

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First Known Use of cub scout

circa 1935

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CUB SCOUT Defined for English Language Learners

Cub Scout

noun

Definition of Cub Scout for English Language Learners

  • : a member of an organization of Boy Scouts for boys ages 7 through 10

CUB SCOUT Defined for Kids

Cub Scout

noun

Definition of Cub Scout for Students

: a member of a program of the Boy Scouts for boys in the first through fifth grades in school

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