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bear in the air
What does bear in the air mean?
Police aircraft — usually a small plane or helicopter — clocking speeders from above. Painted timing strips on the shoulder give it away. Radar detector won't save you from this one.
"Watch your hammer, there's a bear in the air working this stretch."
Origin
1970s American CB-radio trucker slang. Rhymes, sticks, spreads — the rhyme is half the reason it survived.
Frequently asked questions
What does "bear in the air" mean?
"Bear in the air" is CB slang for a cop watching traffic from a plane or helicopter.
How do you use "bear in the air" in a sentence?
"Watch your speed — there's a bear in the air over the interstate."
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