noun General Slang

Bearcat

/ˈbɛərˌkæt/ · noun · slang

A fiery, spirited young woman with attitude and energy to spare.

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Definitions

1

Anything fierce, fast, or powerful, including a flashy car.

“That motor's a bearcat on the open road.”
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2

A hot-blooded, lively, and assertive young woman.

“She's a real bearcat, never backs down from anybody.”
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3

A person full of energy and fight.

“The new salesman is a bearcat, closes every deal.”
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Bearcat In A Sentence

Don't cross her, that bearcat will give you an earful.
The little roadster was a bearcat once it hit the highway.
She danced like a bearcat all night long.

Origin & Usage

American slang of the 1920s for a spirited, hot-tempered woman, drawing on the bearcat (binturong) as an image of fierce energy. The Stutz Bearcat sports car of the era reinforced its sense of speed and power.

Variants bear-cat
Tags #1920s#flapper#jazz-age#prohibition#vintage#people

People Also Ask

What does 'bearcat' mean in 1920s slang?

It means a fiery, spirited young woman, full of energy and attitude. It could also describe anything fierce or fast.

Where did 'bearcat' come from?

From 1920s American slang, using the bearcat animal as a symbol of fierce energy. The Stutz Bearcat car cemented its fast, powerful image.

Was 'bearcat' a compliment?

Generally yes, for a woman with spark and confidence, though it also flagged a temper not to be trifled with.

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