mama bear

noun, adj — 3 senses

nounalso spelled mama-bear

Informal A female bear currently rearing one or more cubs.

Broadly, Slang A woman, especially a mother, who is extremely protective of a child or children.

To my sister, Kristen, who wears the badge of motherhood with pride and inspires people to love without reservation, without judgment, without fear. She is a mama bear and a wonder to watch in action!2009, Kimberly Van Meter, Kids on the Doorstep, →ISBN, dedication, page 6:

mama-bear

adj

Characteristic of protective maternal behavior.

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