mama bear
The term "mama bear" originates from the protective nature of female bears towards their cubs and is used to describe similar behavior in humans.
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Definition
B2Parenting
(informal, slang)A mother who is extremely protective of her children.
Example
- When her child was bullied, she turned into a real mama bear.
B2General
(informal, slang)A woman who is fiercely protective and nurturing towards those she cares about.
Example
- She’s the mama bear of our group, always looking out for everyone.
C1Parenting
(informal, slang)A parent who is overprotective, sometimes interfering excessively in their child's life.
Example
- Some people say she's a bit of a mama bear, always hovering over her kids.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "mama bear":
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