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noun \ˈhwelp, ˈwelp\

Definition of whelp

  1. 1 :  any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog

  2. 2 :  a young boy or girl

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Examples of whelp in a Sentence

  1. playtime's over, it's time to gather up the whelps and head home

Origin and Etymology of whelp

Middle English, from Old English hwelp; akin to Old High German hwelf whelp

whelp Synonyms

Synonyms
bairn [chiefly Scottish], bambino, bud, chap [Southern & Midland], chick, cub, juvenile, kid, kiddie (also kiddy), kiddo, moppet, sprat, sprout, squirt, child, youngling, youngster, youth
Antonyms
adult, grown-up
Related Words
adolescent, minor; kindergartner (also kindergartener), preschooler, rug rat [slang], schoolboy, schoolchild, schoolgirl, schoolkid; babe, baby, bantling, infant, neonate, nestling, newborn, toddler, tot, tyke (also tike), weanling; brat, devil, hellion, imp, jackanapes, mischief, monkey, rapscallion, rascal, rogue, urchin, whippersnapper; cherub; preteen, preteen-ager, subteen, teen, teenager, teener, teenybopper, tween; lad, nipper, shaver, stripling, tad; bobby-soxer, hoyden, tomboy
Near Antonyms
middle-ager; ancient, elder, golden-ager, oldster, old-timer, senior, senior citizen

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

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whelp

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Definition of whelp

  1. transitive verb

  2. :  to give birth to —used of various carnivores and especially the dog

  3. intransitive verb

  4. :  to bring forth young

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Examples of whelp in a Sentence

  1. The dog whelped in March.

First Known Use of whelp

13th century

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

WHELP Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of whelp for English Language Learners

  • : a young animal; especially : a young dog

whelp

verb

Definition of whelp for English Language Learners

  • of a female animal : to give birth

WHELP Defined for Kids

whelp

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noun \ˈhwelp, ˈwelp\

Definition of whelp for Students

  1. :  one of the young of an animal (as a dog) that eats flesh

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whelp

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noun \ˈhwelp, ˈwelp\

Medical Definition of whelp

  1. :  one of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog

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whelp

verb

Medical Definition of whelp

  1. :  to give birth to—used of various carnivores and especially the dog

  3. intransitive verb

    4. :  to bring forth young

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