Meaning of drop bear | Babel Free

Definitions

A fictional Australian marsupial in the form of a large, carnivorous koala said to fall upon its prey from treetops.

humorous

Examples

“You don't know⟳ what drop bears are? Fair dink, don't they teach⟳ you blokes anything? Fancy sending a bloke to a place⟳ like⟳ this and not telling him about drop bears.”

“‘Drop-bears? Who’s been feedin’ you a line about drop-bears?’ / ‘What do you mean⟳?’ / ‘There’s no such thing as drop-bears! Someone must’ve seen you coming, mate!’”

“They cling⟳ high in the branches and drop at the first sign⟳ of life below. You're walking along and thump, there's a drop bear⟳ covering your head. Their claws are so long they usually need⟳ surgical removal. It's quite a business, carting drop bear⟳ victims to hospital with drop bear⟳ attached. It'd be easier to shoot⟳ the drop bear⟳ but they're heavily protected. If it's a choice between an American vet or an Aussie drop bear⟳, the drop bear⟳ wins every time.”

“The creature withdrew its fangs and hopped out of the way of Aaron's flailing arms, ran down the path to the nearest tree, and scurried up it. […] "There are a few of those around. Dropbears. […] They're quite cuddly and fun loving … if you're not edible."”

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