beary en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈbeəɹi/ (New-Zealand) without the cheer–chair merger
- /ˈbeɹɪ/ (Scotland)
- /ˈbiəɹi/ New Zealand, cheer–chair merger
- /ˈbɛɹi/ General American, Mary–marry–merry merger, Canada
- /ˈbeːɹi/ (Australia)
- /ˈbɛə.ɹi/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈbeɹe/ (Scotland)
- /ˈbɛə̯ɹi/ (US, dialectal) without the Mary–marry–merry merger
- /ˈbɜːɹɪ/ Lancashire, fair–fur merger
Etymology
From bear + -y.
Meanings
- (informal) Of or pertaining to a bear.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| beariest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| bearier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |