average bear
English edit
Etymology edit
After the cartoon character Yogi Bear, said to be "smarter than the average bear".
Pronunciation edit
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Noun edit
average bear (plural average bears)
- (idiomatic) The norm; an average person; Used in comparisons
- She's no smarter than the average bear.
- I'm not saying he's fat, but he is heavier than the average bear...