Cub

n.

Heard in Fermanagh and Tyrone

A young male, the son of someone.

D'ye want butther an yer piece (see Antrim) cub?

Posh English

Would you care for butter upon your snack my boy?

Same phrase, other counties

• Tyrone (not in the dictionary)

Related terms

• Like father like sonWhen the traits of the father appear in the son.
• A young whelpA male teenage delinquent or rascal.
• Young oneA young woman or girl, often used with mild familiarity.
• Young wanA young woman or girl.
• Alright my sonA warm greeting used among close friends.
• Get the boat sonStop making stupid statements, Get away from me, Stop.