Meaning of momma bear | Babel Free

Definitions

US spelling of mama bear.

US, alt-of

Examples

“There is nothing faked, but no set-up film like⟳ this could have⟳ the same appeal. Animal fights, a buffalo chase⟳, some exciting airplane shots of an antelope herd fleeing through the forest, and, for human interest⟳, a momma bear⟳ struggling to keep⟳ her babes away from a hungry killer bear⟳.”

“In addition, they rarely respond⟳ well to others’ criticism of their children. Mothers are like⟳ momma bears, protecting their cubs, often refusing to see⟳ when their children have⟳ their hands in the honey jar.”

““She reminds me of me ’cause we’re both girls of extremes. Once we want⟳ something, nothing is gonna stop⟳ us from getting it and once something we love⟳ is threatened, we’re like⟳ momma bears.” / “Momma bear⟳, huh?” / “Yeah, man. Ferocious and violent? It’s scary.””

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