average bear



average bear

The average person or thing. It is typically used as a point of comparison in the phrase "than the average bear." Originates from the animated character Yogi Bear, whose catchphrase is that he is "smarter than the average bear." He's certainly tougher than the average bear. I don't excel at all my subjects, but I still think I'm smarter than the average bear.
See also: average, bear

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GÉRardzhe-RAHRFrench
Alecto-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Kumbukanikuw-mboo-KAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa
ReedREEDEnglish
Penny['peni]
Dimitrios-Greek