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average bear

noun

average bear

noun

Etymology After the cartoon character Yogi Bear, said to be "smarter than the average bear".

1

Idiomatic, Informal The norm; an average person; Used in comparisons

  • She's no smarter than the average bear.
  • I'm not saying he's fat, but he is heavier than the average bear...
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