Whelp Meaning in English

word

US

wɛlp

WELP

UK

wˈɛlp

WELP

Definition

A 'whelp' is a young offspring of certain animals, especially a puppy, or refers to the act of giving birth to such young. Rarely, it can mean a rude young person.

Usage & Nuances

'Whelp' is mostly used in animal contexts, especially for dog puppies or young wild animals; rarely used for people (as an insult). The verb 'to whelp' is formal/literary. Use 'puppy' in general conversation. Do not call human babies 'whelps'.

• Spanish: cachorro (cría de perro) - parir (animales)
• Portuguese (BR): filhote (de cão ou animal selvagem) - parir (animal)
• Portuguese (PT): cria (de cão ou animal selvagem) - parir (animal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 幼崽（狗等动物的）- （动物）产崽
• Chinese (Traditional): 幼崽（狗等動物的）- （動物）產仔
• Hindi: पिल्ला (कुत्ते या जंगली जानवर का बच्चा) - बच्चा देना (जानवर)
• Arabic: جرو (صغير الكلب أو حيوان مفترس) - تلد (للحيوانات)
• Bengali: শাবক - বাচ্চা (প্রাণীর)
• Russian: щенок - детёныш (животного)
• Japanese: 子犬 - 子（動物の） - （動詞）子を産む
• Vietnamese: con non - thú con (động vật non)
• Korean: 새끼 - 강아지 (동물의)
• Turkish: yavru - yavru köpek
• Urdu: پِلّا - جانور کا بچہ
• Indonesian: anak - anak anjing - (kata kerja) melahirkan (anak hewan)

Example Sentences

The dog has five whelps.

basic

The lioness protected her whelps from danger.

basic

Wolves usually whelp in the spring.

basic

Sadly, only two of the whelps survived the harsh winter.

natural

She runs an animal shelter and sometimes helps dogs to whelp safely.

natural

That spoiled whelp never listens to anyone.

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