mancub

The term "mancub" historically referred to a male infant or young child. The word is a compound of "man" and "cub," the latter meaning a young animal. It was often used in a somewhat derogatory or informal way to describe a boy, suggesting a certain boisterousness or unruliness, similar to a young animal.

In modern English, "mancub" is rarely used and can sound archaic or even offensive depending on the context. It is sometimes employed humorously or ironically to refer to a grown man who exhibits childish or immature behavior. The term has also found a niche in popular culture, notably in video games, where it is used to describe a specific type of monstrous creature. In these fictional contexts, a "mancub" is typically depicted as a grotesque, bipedal demon with a humanoid torso and a large, spherical head, often associated with fire and aggression. This fictional usage is distinct from the original meaning of a young human male.