The practice or season of hunting young foxes (called cubs) or other young animals, particularly as a traditional fox-hunting activity that begins before the main hunting season.
From cub (a young animal, especially a young fox) + -ing (suffix forming nouns from verbs). The term originated in English hunting tradition, dating back centuries to when fox hunting was a major aristocratic sport.
Cubbing is a real hunting tradition in Britain that still happens today—it's seen as a way to train young hunting dogs and teach hunting etiquette before the formal hunting season begins. The tradition shows how animals and seasons shape cultural practices!
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