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mamma bear

mamma bear is the alternative spelling 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

Forms of mamma bear

pluralmamma bears

Questions about mamma bear

What is mamma bear the alternative spelling of?
Mamma bear is the alternative spelling of mama bear.

Words near mamma bear in the dictionary

  1. mamlutdar
  2. mamlutdars
  3. mamm
  4. mamm-
  5. mamma
  6. mamma bear
  7. mamma bears
  8. mamma grizzlies
  9. mamma grizzly
  10. mamma jamma
  11. mamma jammas

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