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mama bears

mama bears is the plural of mama bear.

Meaning of mama bear

Noun

mama bear (plural mama bears)

  1. (informal) A female bear currently rearing one or more cubs.
  2. (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

Questions about mama bears

What is mama bears the plural of?
Mama bears is the plural of mama bear.

Words near mama bears in the dictionary

  1. Maléku Jaíka
  2. mam
  3. Mam'selle
  4. mama
  5. mama bear
  6. mama bears
  7. mama grizzlies
  8. mama grizzly
  9. Mama Mary
  10. mama mboga
  11. mama mbogas

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