English

Alternative forms

• mamma bear

Noun

mama bear ‎(plural mama bears)

1. A female bear currently rearing one or more cubs.
2. (by extension, slang) A woman, especially a mother, who is extremely protective of a child or children.
   • 2009, Kimberly Van Meter, Kids on the Doorstep, ISBN 978-0-373-71577-0, dedication, page 6:

     To my sister, Kristen, who wears the badge of motherhood with pride and inspires people to love without reservation, without judgment, without fear. She is a mama bear and a wonder to watch in action!

   • For more examples of usage of this term, see Citations:mama bear.

Synonyms

• (woman protective of a child/children): mama grizzly

Derived terms

• mama-bear

Translations

Synonyms

• helicopter mom
• tiger mom, tiger mother

Hypernyms

• helicopter parent