Definition of whelp
1
:any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
2
:a young boy or girl
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Examples of whelp in a Sentence
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, youthAntonyms
adult, grown-upRelated 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, tomboyNear Antonyms
middle-ager; ancient, elder, golden-ager, oldster, old-timer, senior, senior citizenDefinition of whelp
transitive verb
:to give birth to
—used of various carnivores and especially the dog
intransitive verb
:to bring forth young
Examples of whelp in a Sentence
The dog whelped in March.
First Known Use of whelp
13th century
WHELP Defined for English Language Learners
whelp
play
noun
Definition of whelp for English Language Learners
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: a young animal; especially : a young dog
whelp
verb
Definition of whelp for English Language Learners
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of a female animal : to give birth
WHELP Defined for Kids
whelp
play
noun
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Definition of whelp for Students
:one of the young of an animal (as a dog) that eats flesh
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of whelp
:one of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
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