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General Slang
Full-grown bear
· phrase · trucker
A state trooper — the apex predator of the highway.
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A state trooper, the top tier of highway cop. Wide-brim hat, marked cruiser, no patience. Warning that the bear ahead isn't local, isn't a rookie — it's the real thing.
“Full-grown bear westbound just past the rest area, hammer down is a bad idea.”
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Full-grown bear In A Sentence
Full-grown bear westbound just past the rest area, hammer down is a bad idea.
Origin & Usage
1970s American CB-radio trucker slang. The 'full-grown' tag distinguishes the trooper from county and city cops further down the food chain.
People Also Ask
What does "full-grown bear" mean in CB slang?
A full-grown bear is a state trooper — described as the apex predator of the highway.
How do you use "full-grown bear" in a sentence?
"Full-grown bear parked in the median at mile 40, keep it legal."
Why is a state trooper called a full-grown bear?
In trucker CB slang "bear" means police, and "full-grown" marks the state trooper as the top-tier one to watch for.
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