Meaning of bear bait | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bear, bait.
   countable, uncountable
2. A car or truck that is speeding and is likely to attract the attention of the highway patrol.
   countable, slang, uncountable

Examples

“To them, it's good fun to respond to any request for Smokey reports with clean and green, then watch speeding adults become bear bait.”

““Let her be the bear bait in that bright red Mustang Cobra,” Jim said with a grin.”

“"Ya haah, there goes our bear bait!" Ricky shouted as he stepped on the throttle to move past 75. "Bear bait?" "Yeah, she'll drive point for us, in case there's any smokies — any patrol — ahead."”

“We have, at present, no gaines resembling those of the ancients ; except now and then a bull or a bear bait, and this would be a valuable additon to the list of our refined amusements. “”

“There was also a game representing a bear bait.”

“Bear baits were especially popular with the Royals during Christmas holidays and Whitsuntide, the bears and dogs being brought to the Court wherever it might be in the country.”

“Plague was another reason why the authorities were concerned about gatherings such as bear baits. Many bear baits seem to have taken place at alehouses, and attracted large numbers of people.”

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