Australian English Meaning of whelp

pup

Other Australian English words related to pup

Definitions and Meaning of whelp in English

Wordnet

whelp (n)

young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf

Wordnet

whelp (v)

give birth to (a puppy)

Webster

whelp (n.)

One of the young of a dog or a beast of prey; a puppy; a cub; as, a lion's whelps.

A child; a youth; -- jocosely or in contempt.

One of the longitudinal ribs or ridges on the barrel of a capstan or a windless; -- usually in the plural; as, the whelps of a windlass.

One of the teeth of a sprocket wheel.

Webster

whelp (v. i.)

To bring forth young; -- said of the female of the dog and some beasts of prey.

Webster

whelp (v. t.)

To bring forth, as cubs or young; to give birth to.

FAQs About the word whelp

pup

young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf, give birth to (a puppy)One of the young of a dog or a beast of prey; a puppy; a cub; as, a lion's whelps.

child,cub,Kid,Teenager,baby,child,baby,bud,bloke,chick

adult,elder,oldie,grown-up,ancient,old-timer,senior,Senior citizen,golden-ager,middle-aged person

whelming => overwhelming, whelmed => overwhelmed, whelm => swamp, whelky => whelk, whelked => flayed,