General
bear trap
What does bear trap mean?
A radar speed-trap — a cop parked up with a gun on a stretch where everyone naturally drifts over the limit. Classic CB warning passed driver to driver.
"Bear trap southbound at mile marker 142, you're clear after that."
Origin
1970s American CB-radio trucker slang from the 'bear = cop' family. Plays on the literal hunting tool.
Frequently asked questions
What does bear trap mean in CB slang?
A bear trap is a speed-radar trap set up by the cops.
How do you use bear trap in a sentence?
"Ease off the gas, there's a bear trap round the bend."
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