General
mama bear
What does mama bear mean?
A female cop. Part of the Goldilocks line-up that CBers use to flag what kind of bear is up ahead.
"Mama bear running radar at the weigh station, take it easy."
Origin
1970s American CB-radio trucker slang. The mama/papa/baby bear trio rides on the 'bear = cop' meme born from Smokey Bear's ranger hat.
Frequently asked questions
What does Mama bear mean in CB slang?
It refers to a female police officer.
How do you use Mama bear in a sentence?
"Watch your speed, there's a Mama bear parked up ahead."
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
