Meaning of papa-bear | Babel Free

Definitions

Characteristic of protective paternal behavior.

not-comparable

Examples

“He kept inflicting his papa-bear tone on her. “Or don’t you remember that, last night, when we snuck on campus for some reconnaissance, we found out these girls had the scenting power of wolves?””

“Wanting to alleviate his papa-bear turmoil, Tammy soft-punched him in the gut, then looped her arm through his. “How was your trip to the Rocky Mountains?” They strolled up the walk, Mom and the kids following.”

“He frowned, and she almost laughed at his papa-bear expression. But then he gave a nod and headed back out the door. Her legs trembled with the sudden fear of being alone.”

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