bear cat
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An excellent or formidable thing or person.
Register: archaic, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"Carmen's a bear cat," I says. "If they was all as good as Carmen, I'd go every night."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bear cat” mean?
An excellent or formidable thing or person.
Is “bear cat” formal or informal?
bear cat is generally archaic, slang.