honey bear
"Honey bear" can refer to certain animals, a specific product, or even be used as a nickname.
Definition
C1Zoology
(technical)A small mammal from Central and South America with a prehensile tail, also known as a kinkajou.
Example
- The honey bear is often seen in rainforests, using its tail to hang from branches.
- Kinkajous, or honey bears, are nocturnal and have a sweet tooth.
C1Zoology
(technical)A bear from Southeast Asia with light-colored fur on its upper chest, known as the sun bear.
Example
- The sun bear, sometimes called a honey bear, is the smallest member of the bear family.
C1Zoology
(technical)A bear from the Indian subcontinent with light-colored fur on its chest, known as the sloth bear.
Example
- Sloth bears, or honey bears, are known for their unique diet that includes insects and honey.
A2Products
(commercial)A bear-shaped container used for dispensing honey.
Example
- She squeezed honey from the honey bear into her tea.
B2Nicknames
(informal)A nickname used for various individuals, often indicating endearment or a characteristic related to sweetness or bears.
Example
- Nick Markakis was affectionately called 'Honey Bear' by his teammates.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "honey bear":
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