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spokesbear en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of spokesman + bear.

Meanings

1. A bear mascot who gives speeches or advice.
   • Teddy was remarkably successful in helping Roosevelt win reelection, and since that time many different companies have asked him to be their spokesbear. 1991, Ted Menten, Joy of Teddy Bears:
   • The spokesbear for the government answered questions for the remainder of the conference. 2002, Wes Platt, Otherspace: The 2001 Yearbook, page 531:
   • Not long ago, most people associated the Forest Service with its benevolent spokesbear, Smokey. 1994 June, “Can this Man Save Our Forests?”, in Popular Science, volume 244, number 6, page 81:

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Relateds

spokesdog · spokescat