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General Slang
drop bear
DROP BAIR · noun · slang
A fictional predatory koala (a hoax).
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A mythical carnivorous koala said to drop on unsuspecting people, used to tease tourists.
“Watch out for drop bears in those trees, mate.”
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drop bear In A Sentence
Watch out for drop bears in those trees, mate.
Origin & Usage
Australian folklore/hoax invented to spook visitors.
Variants
dropbear
People Also Ask
What is a drop bear?
A drop bear is a fictional carnivorous koala said to drop out of trees onto people — an Australian hoax used to tease tourists.
Are drop bears real?
No, drop bears aren't real; they're a piece of Australian folklore invented to spook visitors.
How do you avoid drop bears?
Since they don't exist, you can't be attacked — but the running joke suggests things like wearing forks in your hair or smearing Vegemite behind your ears.
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