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whelp

noun

/wɛlp/

Meaning

a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person

The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.

puppy, cub, pup, offspring

adult, grown-up

wolf whelp, dog whelp, young whelp

abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday

the player who directs a team’s offense in American football

the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy

A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.

A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.

a district or area around or near a particular place